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H.R.656: Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (6 Democrats, 5 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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Feb. 2, 2015 |
Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
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Feb. 2, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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Feb. 2, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |