House Bill 5204
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Andrew T. Finch Memorial Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5204
Congress
115
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
Preventing Swatting and Protecting our Communities Act of 2018 or the Andrew T. Finch Memorial Act of 2018
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information that (1) may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response, and (2) indicates the occurence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
March 7, 2018
04/06/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
04/06/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
03/07/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:19 PM