HR 2031 · 114th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Anti-Swatting Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-27· Sponsored by Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2016-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any law enforcement agencies or any government agencies or private not-for-profit organizations that provide fire, rescue, or emergency medical services for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. Treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.…

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H.R. 2031, Anti-Swatting Act of 2015

Aug 5, 2016

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 28, 2016

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Cosponsors (12)

8 Democrats4 Republicans