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H.R. 4709 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006

H.R. 4709 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2006, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 16 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
Became law
Introduced
Feb 8, 2006
Co-sponsors
16
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 109-476

What it does

Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the obtaining, in interstate or foreign commerce, of confidential phone records information from a telecommunications carrier or IP-enabled voice service provider (covered entity) by: (1) making false or fraudulent statements to an employee of a covered entity or to a customer of a covered entity; (2) providing false or fraudule…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 8, 2006
  • Passed the HouseApr 25, 2006
  • Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
  • Became lawJan 12, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-476. (Jan 12, 2007)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Apr 25, 2006 · Passed
    409–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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