H.R. 1008 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
H.R. 1008 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 13, 2007, sponsored by Melissa Bean with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007 or the SAFER NET Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an Office of Internet Safety and Public Awareness to be headed by a Director.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Melissa Bean (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Feb 14, 2007)
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- S. 1492: Broadband Data Improvement Act
- H.R. 6063: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
- S. 602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007
- S. 3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act
- S. 211: Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2007
Committees
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