S. 877 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
CAN-SPAM Act of 2003
S. 877 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, became law — introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Conrad Burns with 22 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-187
What it does
Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 or the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 - (Sec. 2) Sets forth the determination of Congress that: (1) there is a substantial government interest in regulation of commercial electronic mail (spam); (2) senders of spam should not mislead recipients as to the source or content of such mail; and (3) recipients of spam have a right to decline to receive additional s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003
Sponsor
Conrad Burns (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 22, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 22, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2003
- Became lawDec 16, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-187. (Dec 16, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 22, 2003 · Passed392–5 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Oct 22, 2003 · Bill Passed97–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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