United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 8463 — SHIELD Act Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To prohibit and establish penalties for the use of the identity of another, without authorization, to make available certain information, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8463 do?
To prohibit and establish penalties for the use of the identity of another, without authorization, to make available certain information, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8463?
HR 8463 is sponsored by Soto, Darren (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8463?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8463?
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