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Bill109th CongressFiled Feb 10, 2005Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 744

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (May 23, 2005)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization, or exceeding authorized access, by causing a computer program or code to be copied onto the protected computer, and intentionally using that program or code: (1) in furtherance of another federal criminal offense; (2) to obtain or transmit personal information (including a Social Security number or other government-issued identification number, a bank or credit card number, or an associated password or access code) with intent to defraud or injure a person or cause damage to a protected computer; or (3) to impair the security protection of that computer.

Prohibits any person from bringing a civil action under state law premised upon the defendant's violating this Act.

Provides that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency or a U.S. intelligence agency.

Authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General for prosecutions needed to discourage the use of spyware and the practice called phishing.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Justice should vigorously prosecute those who use spyware to commit crimes and those that conduct phishing scams.

What just happenedMay 24, 2005

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6](R-VA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors5 D8 R
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  1. May 24, 2005IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 23, 2005FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 23, 2005FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 1 (Roll no. 200). (text: CR H3703)

  4. May 23, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 1 (Roll no. 200).(text: CR H3703)

  5. May 23, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3744)

  6. May 23, 2005FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. May 23, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 744.

  8. May 23, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3703-3705)

  9. May 23, 2005FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. May 23, 2005CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.

  11. May 23, 2005CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-93.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. May 23, 2005Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-93.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. May 18, 2005CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. May 18, 2005CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Feb 10, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Feb 10, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E219)

  17. Feb 10, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 10, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentMay 23, 200579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization, or exceeding authorized access, by causing a computer program or code to be copied onto the protected computer, and intentionally using that program or code: (1) in furtherance of another federal criminal offense; (2) to obtain or transmit personal information (including a Social Security number or other government-issued identification number, a bank or credit card number, or an associated password or access code) with intent to defraud or injure a person or cause damage to a protected computer; or (3) to impair the security protection of that computer.

Prohibits any person from bringing a civil action under state law premised upon the defendant's violating this Act.

Provides that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency or a U.S. intelligence agency.

Authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General for prosecutions needed to discourage the use of spyware and the practice called phishing.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Justice should vigorously prosecute those who use spyware to commit crimes and those that conduct phishing scams.

Passed House amendedMay 23, 200536

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization, or exceeding authorized access, by causing a computer program or code to be copied onto the protected computer and intentionally using that program or code: (1) in furtherance of another federal criminal offense; (2) to obtain or transmit personal information (including a Social Security number or other government-issued identification number, a bank or credit card number, or an associated password or access code) with intent to defraud or injure a person or cause damage to a protected computer; or (3) to impair the security protection of that computer.

Prohibits any person from bringing a civil action under state law premised upon the defendant's violating this Act.

Provides that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency or a U.S. intelligence agency.

(Sec. 3) Authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General for prosecutions needed to discourage the use of spyware and the practices commonly called phishing and pharming.

(Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Justice should vigorously prosecute those who use spyware to commit crimes and those that conduct phishing or pharming scams.

Introduced in HouseFeb 10, 200500

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization, or exceeding authorized access, by causing a computer program or code to be copied onto the protected computer, and intentionally using that program or code: (1) in furtherance of another federal criminal offense; (2) to obtain or transmit personal information (including a Social Security number or other government-issued identification number, a bank or credit card number, or an associated password or access code) with intent to defraud or injure a person or cause damage to a protected computer; or (3) to impair the security protection of that computer.

Prohibits any person from bringing a civil action under state law premised upon the defendant's violating this Act.

Provides that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency or a U.S. intelligence agency.

Authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General for prosecutions needed to discourage the use of spyware and the practice called phishing.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Justice should vigorously prosecute those who use spyware to commit crimes and those that conduct phishing scams.

Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 — Informed