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H.R. 930 (99th)

National Computer Systems Protection Act of 1985

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Introduced

4 February 1985

Last action

23 May 1985 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

National Computer Systems Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to knowingly access a computer owned by or operated on behalf of a financial institution without authorization; or access a computer with authorization for purposes to which such authorization does not extend and thereby obtain, modify, or destroy property of another. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years and a fine of not more than $250,000. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) consult with representatives of State and local governments concerning the exercise of Federal jurisdiction; (2) report annually to the Congress concerning the exercise of such jurisdiction; and (3) report to the Congress on the long-term impact of Federal jurisdiction in this area.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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