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- H.R.537
H.R.537: Social Networking Online Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Social Networking Online Protection Act - Prohibits employers from: (1) requiring or requesting that an employee or applicant for employment provide a user name, password, or any other means for accessing a private email account or personal account on a social networking website; or (2) discharging, disciplining, discriminating against, denying employment or promotion to, or threatening to take any such action against any employee or applicant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |