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Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2957| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful to use automated tools (i.e., bots) to intentionally bypass a website's security measures in order to purchase and resell its products or services in interstate commerce.
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Timeline
Nov 21, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5263
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • November 21, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • November 21, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5263
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5263: Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019
Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueState and local government operations

Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2957| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful to use automated tools (i.e., bots) to intentionally bypass a website's security measures in order to purchase and resell its products or services in interstate commerce.
View Full Text

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

Timeline
Nov 21, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5263
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • November 21, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • November 21, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5263
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5263: Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueState and local government operations