H.R.2214: Reduction in Distribution of Spam Act of 2003

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced May 22, 2003
  • Latest Major Action July 8, 2003

Bill Summary

Reduction in Distribution of Spam Act of 2003 - Prohibits a person from initiating in interstate commerce the transmission of any unsolicited commercial electronic (UCE) mail message unless the message contains: (1) identification as an advertisement or solicitation; (2) notice of an opt-out opportunity, along with a mechanism for doing so; and (3) a valid physical street address of the vendor. Prohibits the transmission of UCE mail: (1) after...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 22, 2003

Introduced in the House by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

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