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S. 134Became Law

Combat Online Predators Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 22, 2020)

Combat Online Predators Act

(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

What just happenedDec 22, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-249.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 22, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-249.

  2. Dec 22, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-249.

  3. Dec 22, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 22, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 11, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 11, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)

  9. Dec 8, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Dec 8, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.

  11. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)

  12. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Oct 29, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Oct 29, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Oct 29, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Oct 28, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Oct 28, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Oct 28, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)

  19. Oct 28, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Oct 28, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 22, 202049

Combat Online Predators Act

(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

Passed HouseDec 8, 202053

Combat Online Predators Act

(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

Passed SenateOct 28, 201955

Combat Online Predators Act

(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

Introduced in SenateJan 15, 2019

Combat Online Predators Act

This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

Combat Online Predators Act — Informed