Combat Online Predators Act

Bill: 116-s-134
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
 
Combat Online Predators Act

 
This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

action_date: 2019-10-28
text: 

Combat Online Predators Act

 
(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.
 
(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

action_date: 2020-12-08
text: 

Combat Online Predators Act

 
(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.
 
(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.

action_date: 2020-12-22
text: 

Combat Online Predators Act

 
(Sec. 2) This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.
 
(Sec. 3) The Department of Justice must report on best practices for enforcing laws related to stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Became Public Law No: 116-249.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Became Public Law No: 116-249.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-12-11
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-12-11
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7011-7012)
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 134.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7011-7014)
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6204)
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-249