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- H.R.4779
H.R.4779: To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 17, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 16, 2019
- Reported in House - Dec. 16, 2019
- Introduced in House - Oct. 22, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which permits the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception occurring over the internet. The bill further requires the FTC to report on its activities concerning cross-border, online fraud and provide any policy recommendations to address such fraud.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 9, 2020 |
Presented to President.
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| Sept. 29, 2020 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5851-5852) |
| Dec. 17, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4779.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-351.
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| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10286) |
| Dec. 16, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10286-10287)
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| Oct. 24, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Oct. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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| Oct. 22, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) |