118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3913 — Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Jun 7, 2023

Last action Jun 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 7, 2023

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Referred

Jun 7, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 7, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 7, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.