E-Mail User Protection Act
Latest action (24 May 1999): Introduced
What this bill does
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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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1910 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 1910 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 May 1999, H.R. 1910 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1910?
- H.R. 1910 was sponsored by Rep. Gene Green [D-TX29, 1993-2018] (Democrat-TX), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1910?
- Introduced (24 May 1999).
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