E-Mail User Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Nov 1999): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
H.R. 1910, the E-Mail User Protection Act, would prohibit specific types of unsolicited bulk electronic mail. It would be unlawful to send such messages with a false sender name or return address, or to knowingly falsify identifying information within the message. The bill also makes it illegal to continue sending bulk emails after a recipient has requested to stop, and to create or distribute software primarily designed to generate false email identifiers. Violators could face civil fines and criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to enforce the act as an unfair or deceptive business practice. Both interactive computer services and individual recipients who are negatively affected by violations could pursue civil action to seek relief, which could include injunctions, actual damages, statutory damages, and legal costs. The bill defines "unsolicited bulk electronic mail message" to generally exclude messages sent to those with a prior relationship or those who have affirmatively requested them.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 24, 1999, and referred to the Committee on Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, its latest action was simply being introduced. There have been no further actions recorded for this bill.
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Official summary
E-Mail User Protection Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person to: (1) initiate the transmission of an unsolicited bulk electronic mail message that contains a false or misappropriated name of the sender, return address, or name and phone number of a telephone contact person; (2) initiate such a message to an interactive computer service with the knowledge that such message falsifies identifying information; (3) initiate such a message and fail to comply with the recipient's request to not receive such messages; or (4) use, create, sell, or distribute any computer software that is primarily designed to create false identifier information. Provides civil fines and criminal sanctions for such violations. Authorizes enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Provides appropriate relief for both interactive computer services and recipients.
Timeline
3 Nov 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1910 do?
- H.R. 1910, the E-Mail User Protection Act, would prohibit specific types of unsolicited bulk electronic mail. It would be unlawful to send such messages with a false sender name or return address, or to knowingly falsify identifying information within the message. The bill also makes it illegal to continue sending bulk emails after a recipient has requested to stop, and to create or distribute software primarily designed to generate false email identifiers. Violators could face civil fines and criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to enforce the act as an unfair or deceptive business practice. Both interactive computer services and individual recipients who are negatively affected by violations could pursue civil action to seek relief, which could include injunctions, actual damages, statutory damages, and legal costs. The bill defines "unsolicited bulk electronic mail message" to generally exclude messages sent to those with a prior relationship or those who have affirmatively requested them. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 24, 1999, and referred to the Committee on Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, its latest action was simply being introduced. There have been no further actions recorded for this bill.
- Has H.R. 1910 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1910. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1910?
- H.R. 1910 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] (D-TX), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1910?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (3 Nov 1999).
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