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SENATE 134116th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2192-2193)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should reverse its position in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.).

Last Action
4/2/2019

CRS Summary

As of 2020-12-22 (49)

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.

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

Became law: Pub. L. 116-249

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