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HR 4779 - 116

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

Became Public Law No: 116-173.

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Summary

49 Public Law Oct 30, 2020

This bill 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.

55 Passed Senate Oct 6, 2020

This bill 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.

53 Passed House Aug 23, 2020

This bill 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.

00 Introduced in House Jun 26, 2020

This bill 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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Timeline

Oct 20, 2020

Signed by President.

Oct 20, 2020

Signed by President.

Oct 20, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-173.

Oct 20, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-173.

Oct 9, 2020

Presented to President.

Oct 9, 2020

Presented to President.

Sep 29, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 24, 2020

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 24, 2020

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5851-5852)

Sep 24, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sep 24, 2020

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Dec 17, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Dec 16, 2019

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-351.

Dec 16, 2019

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-351.

Dec 16, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.

Dec 16, 2019

Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 16, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10286-10287)

Dec 16, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4779.

Dec 16, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10286)

Dec 16, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10286)

Dec 16, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 20, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Nov 20, 2019

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Nov 14, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Oct 24, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Oct 23, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Oct 22, 2019

Introduced in House

Oct 22, 2019

Introduced in House

Oct 22, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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