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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3913| House 
| Updated: 6/7/2023
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (8)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John James (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023 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 117-4523
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1772
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3602
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4523
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1772
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019


  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3602
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-3602: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024
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 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3913| House 
| Updated: 6/7/2023
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023 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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4523
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1772
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3602
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4523
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1772
    Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2019


  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3602
    Introduced in Senate
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (8)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John James (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-3602: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024
  • 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