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To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

11/1/2022, 4:17 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4779

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006, which permits the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception occurring over the internet. The bill further requires the FTC to report on its activities concerning cross-border, online fraud and provide any policy recommendations to address such fraud.

Current Status of Bill HR 4779

Bill HR 4779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 22, 2019. Bill HR 4779 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 22, 2019.  Bill HR 4779's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-173. as of October 20, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4779

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4779

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Intergovernmental relations
- International organizations and cooperation
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Judicial procedure and administration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4779

To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

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