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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4523| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
John H. Rutherford (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1772
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1772
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service

Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4523| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1772
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1772
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
John H. Rutherford (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service