HR 55 · 101th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Computer Virus Eradication Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1989-11-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Computer Virus Eradication Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon any individual who, in interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly: (1) inserts into a computer or a computer program information or commands that may cause loss, expense, or risk to health or welfare for users of the computer, the program, or the processed information; or (2) provides such computer or program to a person who does not know of the insertion or its effects. Provides a civil remedy for injured parties.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans