US HB4057 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to use a telecommunications system, the mails, or another facility of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly report false or misleading information with the intent to cause an emergency law enforcement response. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
Title
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA] | Rep. Patrick Meehan [R-PA] | Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
| Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] |
| Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-04 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2015-11-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2015-11-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Law enforcement administration and funding
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication
Crime and law enforcement
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Law enforcement administration and funding
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4057/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4057/BILLS-114hr4057ih.pdf |
