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- H.R.983
H.R.983: Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (11 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a governmental entity to require the disclosure of the contents of any wire or electronic communication that is stored, held, or maintained by an electronic communication service or a remote computing service only pursuant to a warrant. Requires such entity, within three days after it receives such contents from a provider of such service, to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |