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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1772| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service

Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1772| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
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.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service