Cyber Crime Protection Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Feb 2012): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
What this bill does
S. 2111, the Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, was introduced in the 112th Congress on February 15, 2012, by Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Based on its title and the policy area assigned to it—Crime and Law Enforcement—the bill appears to have been intended to address issues related to cybercrime, though the full legislative text is not available. Because the detailed provisions have not been published, it is not possible to describe specifically what actions, penalties, or definitions the bill would have established.
Without the text, it is also not possible to say precisely which individuals, businesses, or agencies would have been affected or how. Bills in this policy area typically involve law enforcement authority, criminal offenses, or related investigative tools, but no specifics can be confirmed here.
The bill was introduced and referred through the standard legislative process but did not receive a vote in the 112th Congress, which ended in January 2013. As a result, the bill did not become law and is no longer active. Any similar policy goals would need to be reintroduced as new legislation in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Cyber Crime Protection Security Act - Amends the federal criminal code to make fraud in connection with the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information (in electronic or digital form) a predicate for instituting a prosecution for racketeering.
Increases penalties for fraud and related activity in connection with computers.
Expands the prohibition against trafficking in passwords to include trafficking through any means by which a protected computer may be accessed without authorization.
Imposes criminal penalties for attempts and conspiracies to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers.
Modifies criminal and civil forfeiture provisions, including requiring certain civil forfeiture seizures and forfeitures to be performed by persons designated for that purpose by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Attorney General (DOJ).
Prohibits, during and in relation to a felony violation of provisions regarding fraud and related activity in connection with computers, intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a critical infrastructure computer if such damage results in (or, in the case of an attempt, would, if completed have resulted in) the substantial impairment of the operation of that computer or of the critical infrastructure associated with the computer. Imposes a prison term of between 3 and 20 years, a fine, or both. Prohibits probation for any person convicted of such a violation. Provides for concurrent sentences under specified circumstances.
Excludes from the definition of "exceeds authorized access" for purposes of the prohibition against fraudulent use of computers, access in violation of a contractual obligation or agreement, such as an acceptable use policy or terms of service agreement, with an Internet service provider, Internet website, or nongovernment employer, if such violation constitutes the sole basis for determining that access to a protected computer is unauthorized.
Timeline
16 Feb 2012
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
Common questions
- What does S. 2111 do?
- S. 2111, the Cyber Crime Protection Security Act, was introduced in the 112th Congress on February 15, 2012, by Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Based on its title and the policy area assigned to it—Crime and Law Enforcement—the bill appears to have been intended to address issues related to cybercrime, though the full legislative text is not available. Because the detailed provisions have not been published, it is not possible to describe specifically what actions, penalties, or definitions the bill would have established. Without the text, it is also not possible to say precisely which individuals, businesses, or agencies would have been affected or how. Bills in this policy area typically involve law enforcement authority, criminal offenses, or related investigative tools, but no specifics can be confirmed here. The bill was introduced and referred through the standard legislative process but did not receive a vote in the 112th Congress, which ended in January 2013. As a result, the bill did not become law and is no longer active. Any similar policy goals would need to be reintroduced as new legislation in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
- Has S. 2111 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2111. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2111?
- S. 2111 was sponsored by Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (D-VT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2111?
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324. (16 Feb 2012).
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