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H.R.5050: Social Networking Online Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced April 27, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Social Networking Online Protection Act - Prohibits employers from: (1) requiring or requesting that an employee or applicant for employment provide a user name, password, or any other means for accessing a private email account or personal account on a social networking website; or (2) discharging, disciplining, discriminating against, denying employment or promotion to, or threatening to take any such action against any employee or applicant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 27, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |