H.R. 6671 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012
H.R. 6671 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 17, 2012, sponsored by Bob Goodlatte with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 17, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-258
What it does
Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of the federal criminal code authorizing a video tape service provider to disclose personally identifiable information concerning any consumer to any person with the informed, written consent of the consumer to: (1) allow such consent to be provided through an electronic means using the Internet; (2) require such consent to be in a form distinct and separa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 17, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 31, 2012
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-258. (Jan 10, 2013)
More bills from Bob Goodlatte in the 112th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
- S. 1103: A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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