Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 22, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5263
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019
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Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 22, 2019)
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019
This bill makes it unlawful to use automated tools (i.e., bots) to intentionally bypass a website's security measures in order to purchase and resell its products or services in interstate commerce.
What just happenedNov 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 22, 2019
- Nov 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House