HR 5616 · 98th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
Computer Trespass Act of 1984
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EnactedLatest: Similar Provisions Contained under Chapter 22 of H.J.Res.648.(1984-10-12)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1984-07-24
Yea 395Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1984-07-24
Yea 395Nay 0
Plain Language Summary
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Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a criminal offense to knowingly and with intent to defraud: (1) produce or traffic in counterfeit credit cards or other account access devices; and (2) traffic in one or more unauthorized credit cards or other access devices within one year and by such conduct obtain anything of value aggregating $1,000; (3) possess 15 or more counterfeit or unauthorized access devices; or (4) produce, traffic in, or possess access device-making equipment. Makes it an offense to attempt to commit or to be a party to a conspiracy to commit such an offense. Increases the penalty for subsequent offenses. Provides an additional offense of using a computer without authorization or using a computer with authorization for unauthorized purposes with the intent to execute a scheme to defraud, if such conduct obtains: (1) anything of value aggregating $5,000 or more during any year; or (2) classified information. Prohibits the unauthorized use of a computer when such conduct modifies or discloses information or prevents the use of such computer: (1) if the offense affects interstate or foreign com…
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Cosponsors (10)
6 Democrats4 Republicans