Can Spam Act
Latest action (10 Jun 1999): Introduced
What this bill does
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Official summary
Can Spam Act - Prohibits any person from using equipment of an electronic mail (e-mail) service provider, or causing such equipment to be used, for transmission of unsolicited commercial e- mail in violation of a posted policy of such provider. Authorizes the provider to bring a civil action for violations, with appropriate relief.Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties upon any individual who knowingly and without authorization uses the Internet domain name of another person in connection with the sending of e-mail messages and, as a result of such conduct, causes damage to a computer or a computer system or network.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2162 do?
- Can Spam Act - Prohibits any person from using equipment of an electronic mail (e-mail) service provider, or causing such equipment to be used, for transmission of unsolicited commercial e- mail in violation of a posted policy of such provider. Authorizes the provider to bring a civil action for violations, with appropriate relief.Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties upon any individual who knowingly and without authorization uses the Internet domain name of another person in connection with the sending of e-mail messages and, as a result of such conduct, causes damage to a computer or a computer system or network.
- Has H.R. 2162 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Jun 1999, H.R. 2162 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2162?
- H.R. 2162 was sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller [R-CA31, 2013-2014] (Republican-CA), with 30 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2162?
- Introduced (10 Jun 1999).
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