H.R. 1616 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017
H.R. 1616 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2017, sponsored by John Ratcliffe with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-76
What it does
Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service for FY2017-FY2022.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ratcliffe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 2, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentOct 24, 2017
- Became lawNov 2, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 2, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 16, 2017 · Passed408–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017House · May 16, 2017
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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