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To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the use of cell-site simulators, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3341| House 
| Updated: 8/23/2017
Blake Farenthold

Blake Farenthold

Republican Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly use a cell-site simulator. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The bill creates exceptions to allow a governmental entity to use a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances—pursuant to a warrant, to conduct electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Service Act of 1978, or in an emergency situation. It prohibits the use of information unlawfully acquired from a cell-site simulator as evidence in a legal or official proceeding.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1061: To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the use of cell-site simulators, and for other purposes.
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationTelephone and wireless communication

To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the use of cell-site simulators, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3341| House 
| Updated: 8/23/2017
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly use a cell-site simulator. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The bill creates exceptions to allow a governmental entity to use a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances—pursuant to a warrant, to conduct electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Service Act of 1978, or in an emergency situation. It prohibits the use of information unlawfully acquired from a cell-site simulator as evidence in a legal or official proceeding.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Blake Farenthold

Blake Farenthold

Republican Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1061: To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the use of cell-site simulators, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationTelephone and wireless communication