US HB5263 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. |
| 2019-11-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-11-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2957 (Same As) 2019-11-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Jurisdiction and venue
Science, technology, communications
State and local government operations
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Jurisdiction and venue
Science, technology, communications
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5263/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5263/BILLS-116hr5263ih.pdf |
