S.1658: Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced Nov. 8, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 2001

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for knowingly engaging in any conduct that: (1) is likely to impart the false impression that activity that violates prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction is occurring or will occur; and (2) may reasonably be expected to be believed to cause, or that causes, an emergency response by...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 8, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

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