H.R. 4779 became law 364 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
IntroducedOct 22, 2019
ReportedNov 20, 2019
Passed one chamberDec 16, 2019
Passed bothSep 24, 2020
LawOct 20, 2020
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 59 words.
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which permits the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception occurring over the internet. The bill further requires the FTC to report on its activities concerning cross-border, online fraud and provide any policy recommendations to address such fraud.
Context
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Policy area
- Commerce: 44 of 2,416 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.8%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 118 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 499 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesIntergovernmental relations +4 more
- Latest action
- Oct 20, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-173.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 116th S. 3132 A bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes. R · Reported
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]