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H.R. 3209 (107th)

Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001

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Introduced

1 November 2001

Last action

12 December 2001 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for knowingly engaging in conduct that: (1) is likely to impart the false impression that activity that violates prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction is occurring or will occur; and (2) causes an emergency response by governmental agencies. Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to the investigation of such conduct, including the cost of any military or civilian agency response to protect public health or safety. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses.

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Timeline

  1. 1 November 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 November 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 November 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 November 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 November 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 November 2001

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 November 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 November 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 November 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 November 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 29 November 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-306.

    Source: Committee

  12. 29 November 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-306.

    Source: Committee

  13. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3209.

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 December 2001

    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. 11 December 2001

    Reported

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9192; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9189)

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 December 2001

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 December 2001

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 12 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 12 December 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).

    Source: Floor

  20. 12 December 2001

    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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).

    Source: Floor

  21. 12 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9309-9310)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 12 December 2001

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 12 December 2001

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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    Introduced in House · EN · 1 November 2001

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