US HB4779 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on October 20 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-10-20 - Became Public Law No: 116-173. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Reauthorizes through FY2027 the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which permits the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception occurring over the internet. The bill further requires the FTC to report on its activities concerning cross-border, online fraud and provide any policy recommendations to address such fraud.

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Title

To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-10-20HouseBecame Public Law No: 116-173. (TXT | PDF)
2020-10-20HouseSigned by President.
2020-10-09HousePresented to President.
2020-09-29SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-09-24SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
2020-09-24SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5851-5852)
2019-12-17SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-12-16HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-12-16HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10286)
2019-12-16HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4779.
2019-12-16HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10286-10287)
2019-12-16HouseMs. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-12-16HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
2019-12-16HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-351.
2019-11-20HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2019-11-20HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-11-14HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2019-10-24HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-10-23HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2019-10-22HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-10-22HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB3132 (Same As) 2020-08-12 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.

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