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- H.R.4098
H.R.4098: Secure Federal File Sharing Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Nov. 17, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Secure Federal File Sharing Act - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to: (1) prohibit the download, installation, or use by government employees and contractors of open-network peer-to-peer file sharing software on all federal computers, computer systems, and networks, unless approved in accordance with procedures under this Act; and (2) address the download, installation, or use by government...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-431.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
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Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4098.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 183).
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Nov. 17, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) |