H.R. 4709 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 4709 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2006, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 109-476
What it does
Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the obtaining, in interstate or foreign commerce, of confidential phone records information from a telecommunications carrier or IP-enabled voice service provider (covered entity) by: (1) making false or fraudulent statements to an employee of a covered entity or to a customer of a covered entity; (2) providing false or fraudule…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2006
- Passed the HouseApr 25, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 12, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-476. (Jan 12, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 25, 2006 · Passed409–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Telephone Records and Privacy Protection ActHouse · Apr 25, 2006
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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