United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-76 1 R cosponsors

HR 1616 — Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-76.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2017. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment added specific provisions to the description of the National Computer Forensics Institute's responsibilities. It now includes the training of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges in methods for conducting computer and mobile device forensic examinations, in addition to disseminating information about investigating and preventing cyber and electronic crime. This change clarifies the Institute's role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of personnel involved in combating cybercrime.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 76] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1245]] STRENGTHENING STATE AND LOCAL CYBER CRIME FIGHTING ACT OF 2017 [[Page 131 STAT.
1616 Engrossed Amendment Senate (EAS)] <DOC> In the Senate of the United States, October 2, 2017.
1246]] Public Law 115-76 115th Congress An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R.
<<NOTE:
1616) entitled ``An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes.'', do pass with the following AMENDMENT:
Nov.
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following:
2, - [H.R.
SECTION 1.
1616]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017.
34 USC 10101 note.>> SECTION 1.
NATIONAL COMPUTER FORENSICS INSTITUTE.
<<NOTE:
``(a) In General.--There is authorized for fiscal years 2017 through 2022 within the United States Secret Service a National Computer Forensics Institute (in this section referred to as the `Institute').
Establishment.
6 USC 383.>> NATIONAL COMPUTER FORENSICS INSTITUTE.
``(a) In General.--There is authorized for fiscal years 2017 through within the United States Secret Service a National Computer Forensics Institute (in this section referred to as the `Institute').
``(c) Principles.--In carrying out the functions specified in subsection (b), the Institute shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that timely, actionable, and relevant expertise and information related to cyber and electronic crime and related threats is shared with State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
[[Page 131 STAT.
1247]] ``(c) <<NOTE:
Information sharing.>> Principles.--In carrying out the functions specified in subsection (b), the Institute shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that timely, actionable, and relevant expertise and information related to cyber and electronic crime and related threats is shared with State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
``PART MM--PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION, AND PROSECUTION OF WHITE COLLAR CRIME ``SEC.
``PART MM-- <<NOTE:
National White Collar Crime Control Act of 2017.
34 USC 10101 note.>> PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION, AND PROSECUTION OF WHITE COLLAR CRIME ``SEC.
3031.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10721 note.>> 3031.
``(a) Authorization.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with or make a grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of improving the identification, investigation, and prosecution of white collar crime (including each category of such crimes set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b)) by providing comprehensive, direct, and practical training and technical assistance to law enforcement officers, investigators, auditors and prosecutors in States and units of local government.
``(a) <<NOTE:
``(b) White Collar Crime Defined.--For purposes of this part, the term `white collar crime' includes-- ``(1) high-tech crime, including cyber and electronic crime and related threats;
Contracts.>> Authorization.--The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with or make a grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of improving the identification, investigation, and prosecution of white collar crime (including each category of such crimes set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b)) by providing comprehensive, direct, and practical training and technical assistance to law enforcement officers, investigators, auditors and prosecutors in States and units of local government.
``(b) White Collar Crime Defined.--For purposes of this part, the term `white collar crime' includes-- [[Page 131 STAT.
1248]] ``(1) high-tech crime, including cyber and electronic crime and related threats;
PURPOSES.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10722 note.>> PURPOSES.
AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10723 note.>> AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS.
``(5) Programs to provide information and research to the general public to facilitate the prevention of such criminal activities.
[[Page 131 STAT.
1249]] ``(5) Programs to provide information and research to the general public to facilitate the prevention of such criminal activities.
APPLICATION.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10724 note.>> APPLICATION.
ELIGIBILITY.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10725 note.>> ELIGIBILITY.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
<<NOTE:
34 USC 10726 note.>> RULES AND REGULATIONS.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $13,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 to carry out -- (1) part MM of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by subsection (a);
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $13,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 to carry out-- (1) part MM of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by subsection (a);
and (2) section 401(b) of the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C.
and [[Page 131 STAT.
1250]] (2) section 401(b) of the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C.
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Approved November 2, 2017.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.R.
1616:
1616 _______________________________________________________________________ AMENDMENT
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163 (2017):
May 16, considered and passed House.
Oct.
2, considered and passed Senate, amended.
Oct.
12, House concurred in Senate amendment.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  7. Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4205-4208)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4211-4212)

  12. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258).(text: CR H4206)

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H4206)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  16. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6263-6264)

  17. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6263-6264)

  18. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  19. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  21. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  22. Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8012-8013)

  23. Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8012-8013)

  24. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8012-8013)

  25. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  26. Presented to President.

  27. Presented to President.

  28. Signed by President.

  29. Signed by President.

  30. Became Public Law No: 115-76.

  31. Became Public Law No: 115-76.

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