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Combat Online Predators Act

USA116th CongressS-134| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
Patrick Toomey

Patrick Toomey

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combat Online Predators Act (Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age. (Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

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Timeline
Jan 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-570
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 29, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 29, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 8, 2020
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 8, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)
Dec 8, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.
Dec 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 8, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)
Dec 8, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-249.
  • January 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-570
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • October 28, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 29, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 29, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • December 8, 2020
    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 8, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)


  • December 8, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.


  • December 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 8, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)


  • December 8, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-249.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-2843: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations

Combat Online Predators Act

USA116th CongressS-134| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
Combat Online Predators Act (Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age. (Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jan 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-570
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 29, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 29, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 8, 2020
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 8, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)
Dec 8, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.
Dec 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 8, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)
Dec 8, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 22, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-249.
  • January 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-570
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • October 28, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2019
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 29, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 29, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • December 8, 2020
    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 8, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)


  • December 8, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.


  • December 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 8, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)


  • December 8, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 22, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-249.
Patrick Toomey

Patrick Toomey

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-2843: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations