See Something, Say Something Act of 2011
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HR 963 — See Something, Say Something Act of 2011
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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Summary
See Something, Say Something Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant immunity from civil liability to persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity indicating that an individual may be engaging, or preparing to engage, in a violation of law relating to an act of terrorism. Grants an authorized official who observes, or receives a report of, such activity and takes reasonable action in good faith to respond qualified immunity from civil liability for such action. Provides that an authorized official not entitled to assert the defense of qualified immunity shall nonetheless be immune from civil immunity if that official takes reasonable action, in good faith, to respond to the reported activity. Entitles any authorized official or other person found to be immune from civil liability under this Act to recover all reasonable costs and attorney fees in any action against such official.
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Read HR 963 on the official United States source →Action History
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-204.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Lamar Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 963 do?
- See Something, Say Something Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant immunity from civil liability to persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity indicating that an individual may be engaging, or preparing to engage, in a violation of law relating to an act of terrorism. Grants an authorized official who observes, or receives a report of, such activity and takes reasonable action in good faith to respond qualified immunity from civil liability for such action. Provides that an authorized official not entitled to assert the defense of qualified immunity shall nonetheless be immune from civil immunity if that official takes reasonable action, in good faith, to respond to the reported activity. Entitles any authorized official or other person found to be immune from civil liability under this Act to recover all reasonable costs and attorney fees in any action against such official.
- Who sponsors HR 963?
- HR 963 is sponsored by Lamar Smith (R).
- What is the current status of HR 963?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 963?
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