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H.R. 287 (101st)

Computer Protection Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

8 November 1989 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Smith, Larkin [R-MS-5], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]

Subjects

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Computer Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon individuals who knowingly sabotage the proper operation of computer system hardware or software. Permits a party who has been harmed by such violation to seek redress in a civil action.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 November 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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