H.R. 29 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
SPY ACT
H.R. 29 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the SPY ACT, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by Mary Bono Mack with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act - Makes it unlawful for any person who is not the owner or authorized user (user) of a protected computer (a computer exclusively for the use of a financial institution or the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Spy Act
Sponsor
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 24, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 23, 2005 · Passed393–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActHouse · May 23, 2005
More bills from Mary Bono Mack in the 109th Congress
Other Science, Technology, Communications bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 714: Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 1282: A bill to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to strike the privatization criteria for…
- S. 1281: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
- S. 193: Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005
- H.R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
- S. 2653: Call Home Act of 2006
- S. 211: Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005
- S. 241: A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as…
- S. 432: Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005
- H.R. 896: Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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