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- H.R.2791
H.R.2791: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 31, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit an interactive computer service from providing an account or otherwise providing for the use of any information service, system, or access software of such service to a sexually violent predator subject to a registration requirement under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. Prescribes a fine of $5,000 for each day of violation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| Oct. 31, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Marge Roukema (R-N.J.) |