Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 19, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4523
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2021)
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021
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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8](R-TN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
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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Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House