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H.R. 1092 (98th)

Federal Computer Systems Protection Act of 1983

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Introduced

31 January 1983

Last action

18 November 1983 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Washington, Harold [D-IL-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Williams, Lyle [R-OH-17], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. McNulty, James F., Jr. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Leath, Marvin [D-TX-11], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Computer Systems Protection Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for using or attempting to use certain computers with intent to defraud, obtain property by false pretenses, embezzle, steal, or knowingly convert the property of another. Limits the kinds of computers covered by this Act to those operating in interstate commerce, or operating on behalf of the Federal Government or of a financial institution (where the prohibited conduct directly affects the computer operation). Specifies factors which Federal law enforcement officers must consider in determining whether to exercise jurisdiction over such offense, where concurrent jurisdiction exists with a State or local government. Directs the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the extent of the exercise of such Federal jurisdiction.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 November 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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