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S.134: Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
- Reported to Senate - June 6, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the prohibition against knowingly transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information to apply to: (1) persons outside the United States if the recipient of the call is within the United States, and (2) text messages. Existing caller identification requirements that apply to calls made using a telecommunications service or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Held at the desk.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4817-4818; text: CR S4817-4818) |
| June 6, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
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| June 6, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-91.
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| Jan. 24, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S317-318)
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |