S. 431 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
KIDS Act of 2008
S. 431 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2007, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 20 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-400
What it does
Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators Act of 2008 or the KIDS Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) require sex offenders to provide to the National Sex Offender Registry all Internet identifiers (i.e., email addresses and other designations used for self-identification or routing in Internet communication or posting) used by such offenders; (2) specify requirements for keeping Internet identifier inform…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2007
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-400. (Oct 13, 2008)
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- S. 966: Passport Backlog Reduction Act of 2007
- S. 2420: Federal Food Donation Act of 2008
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- S. 2840: Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act
- S. 3569: Judicial Administration and Technical Amendments Act of 2008
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 137: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
- S. 888: Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
- S. 863: Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007
- H.R. 2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
- S. 231: A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006…
- S. 3218: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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