Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 14, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1772
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2019)
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.
What just happenedMay 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8](R-TN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2019
- May 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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