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H.R. 2471 (112th)

To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet.

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Introduced

8 July 2011

Last action

20 December 2012 · Committee

Status

By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.

Sponsors

Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Quayle, Benjamin [R-AZ-3], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]

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Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to permit a video tape service provider to obtain a consumer's consent, which is required to disclose personally identifiable information concerning the consumer: (1) through the Internet, and (2) in advance for a set period or until such consent is withdrawn.

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Timeline

  1. 8 July 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 July 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1276-1277)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 August 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 October 2011

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 October 2011

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 December 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 2 December 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-312.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 December 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-312.

    Source: Committee

  11. 6 December 2011

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 December 2011

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 116 (Roll no. 891). (text: CR H8161)

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 December 2011

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 116 (Roll no. 891).(text: CR H8161)

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 December 2011

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 December 2011

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2471.

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 December 2011

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8161-8165)

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 December 2011

    Floor

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 December 2011

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 31 January 2012

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-869.

    Source: Committee

  20. 29 November 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.

    Source: Calendars

  21. 29 November 2012

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  22. 29 November 2012

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  23. 20 December 2012

    Floor

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.

    Source: Floor

  24. 20 December 2012

    Committee

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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    Introduced in House · EN · 8 July 2011

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