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H.R.2471: To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 8, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (19 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to permit a video tape service provider to obtain a consumer's consent, which is required to disclose personally identifiable information concerning the consumer: (1) through the Internet, in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations; and (2) in advance for a set period or until such consent is withdrawn.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-312.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
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Mr. Goodlatte 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. 2471.
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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): 303 - 116 (Roll no. 891).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. Hearings held.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.
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By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.
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| July 8, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |