House Bill 1772
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1772
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 14, 2019
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:02:34 PM