HR 3570 · 98th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1983-11-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to knowingly and unlawfully produce, buy, sell, or transfer a credit card which is counterfeit, forged, lost or stolen. Makes it a Federal offense to produce, buy, sell, transfer or possess equipment used to produce such fraudulent cards or accounts. Prohibits the use of computers with the intent to execute a scheme to defraud. Authorizes the United States Secret Service to investigate offenses under this section.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican