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H.R.4057: Interstate Swatting Hoax Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to use a telecommunications system, the mails, or another facility of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly report false or misleading information with the intent to cause an emergency law enforcement response. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 4, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Nov. 18, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) |