United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5616 (98th)
Computer Trespass Act of 1984
Introduced
8 May 1984
Last action
12 October 1984 · Committee
Status
Similar Provisions Contained under Chapter 22 of H.J.Res.648.
Sponsors
Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
29 June 2021
Summary
Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a criminal offense to knowingly and with intent to defraud: (1) produce or traffic in counterfeit credit cards or other account access devices; and (2) traffic in one or more unauthorized credit cards or other access devices within one year and by such conduct obtain anything of value aggregating $1,000; (3) possess 15 or more counterfeit or unauthorized access devices; or (4) produce, traffic in, or possess access device-making equipment. Makes it an offense to attempt to commit or to be a party to a conspiracy to commit such an offense. Increases the penalty for subsequent offenses. Provides an additional offense of using a computer without authorization or using a computer with authorization for unauthorized purposes with the intent to execute a scheme to defraud, if such conduct obtains: (1) anything of value aggregating $5,000 or more during any year; or (2) classified information. Prohibits the unauthorized use of a computer when such conduct modifies or discloses information or prevents the use of such computer: (1) if the offense affects interstate or foreign commerce and the offender creates a loss to another of a value of $5,000 or more during any one year; or (2) if the computer is operated on behalf of the U.S. Government. Makes it an offense to attempt to commit or to be a party to a conspiracy to commit such an offense. Increases the penalty for subsequent offenses. Grants authority to the U.S. Secret Service to investigate offenses under this Act. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress about prosecutions under this Act during the first three years after its enactment.
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Timeline
8 May 1984
Committee
For Previous Action See H.R.5112.
Source: Committee
8 May 1984
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 June 1984
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
26 June 1984
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 July 1984
Vote
Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 395 - 0 (Record Vote No: 311).
Source: Floor
24 July 1984
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 395 - 0 (Record Vote No: 311).
Source: Floor
24 July 1984
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
24 July 1984
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 512.
Source: Calendars
24 July 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-894.
Source: Committee
24 July 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-894.
Source: Committee
31 July 1984
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1075.
Source: Calendars
11 October 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 October 1984
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
12 October 1984
Committee
See H.J.Res.648.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
4 official files
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 11 October 1984
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 24 July 1984
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 24 July 1984
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 May 1984
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/5616
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