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H.R.4886: Closing the Pre-Paid Mobile Device Security Gap Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced March 23, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2016
Bill Sponsor
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2016 | 10th |
Bill Summary
Closing the Pre-Paid Mobile Device Security Gap Act of 2016 This bill requires authorized resellers of pre-paid mobile devices or SIM cards to require purchasers to provide their name, home address, and date of birth. For in-person sales, an authorized reseller must require purchasers to display for verification: (1) a government-issued photographic identification card or a document acceptable under the Immigration and Nationality Act for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| March 25, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 23, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |