Internet Minors Protection and Cyberspace Technology Act

Summary

Internet Minors Protection and Cyberspace Technology Act - Requires any elementary or secondary school or public library that has received Federal funds for the acquisition or operation of any computer accessible to minors, and that has access to the Internet (or received universal service assistance under the Communications Act of 1934 for accessing the Internet on any computer accessible to minors) to: (1) install software on that computer adequately designed to prevent minors from obtaining access to any obscene information or child pornography; and (2) ensure that such software is operational whenever that computer is used by minors. Allows temporary interruption of software operation to permit a minor, under the direct supervision of an adult designated by the school or library, to have access to information that is not obscene, is not child pornography, or is otherwise unprotected by the Constitution. Requires determinations of adequate design to be made by an agency or official designated by the State Governor. Authorizes Federal agency heads to respond to violations of this Act by seeking remedies, in the same manner as under the General Education Provisions Act, including withholding of further payments, issuing a complaint to compel compliance through a cease and desist order, or entering into a compliance agreement with the recipient of funds. Prohibits seeking recovery of funds from the recipient.

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Timeline

1. 25 May 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 May 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 May 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 July 2000

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 25 May 2000 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 2000

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 May 2000

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Sponsors

• Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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