119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 9, 2025
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
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Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 9, 2025)
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
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 (commonly referred to as swatting).
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Civil actions and liability · Criminal procedure and sentencing · Emergency communications systems · First responders and emergency personnel · Fraud offenses and financial crimes · Postal service
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