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- H.R.1061
H.R.1061: Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 15, 2017
Bill Summary
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly use a cell-site simulator. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The bill creates exceptions to allow a governmental entity to use a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances—pursuant to a warrant, to conduct electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Service Act of 1978, or in an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Feb. 15, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) |