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114-hr-2031114th Congress

Anti-Swatting Act of 2015

Sponsored By: Representative ELIOT ENGEL

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Summary

Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any law enforcement agencies or any government agencies or private not-for-profit organizations that provide fire, rescue, or emergency medical services for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. Treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

ELIOT ENGEL

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2015

  • Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2015

  • Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2015

  • Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2015

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/1/2015

  • Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/8/2015

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2015

  • NITA LOWEY

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2015

  • Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/20/2015

  • Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/4/2015

  • Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2015

  • Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2016

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