US HB3238 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Broadens the definition of "protected computer," for purposes of computer fraud and abuse offenses, to include a computer that is part of a voting system and (1) is used for a federal election, or (2) has moved in or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce.
Title
Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act
Sponsors
| Rep. John Ratcliffe [R-TX] | Rep. James Himes [D-CT] | Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] |
| Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Ben Cline [R-VA] | Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN] |
| Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. Katie Porter [D-CA] | Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-28 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-06-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-06-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1321 (Same As) 2020-10-20 - Became Public Law No: 116-179. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Computer security and identity theft
Crime and law enforcement
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Crime and law enforcement
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3238/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3238/BILLS-116hr3238ih.pdf |
