Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998

Summary

Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide penalties against any person who knowingly, and with intent to deceive or defraud, obtains, uses, or attempts to obtain or use one or more means of identification other than that lawfully issued to such person. Authorizes the U.S. Secret Service to investigate such offenses. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to provide sentencing enhancements in connection with such offenses in relation to the number of victims involved. Provides forfeiture and restitution requirements with respect to such offense. Directs the Secret Service to collect and maintain specified information concerning identity fraud cases. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to study and report to the Congress on the nature and extent of identity fraud as well its threat to financial institutions and payment systems and consumer safety and privacy.

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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 31 July 1998

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 31 July 1998

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 July 1998

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 July 1998

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 30 July 1998

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 9 July 1998

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 9 July 1998

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 July 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 March 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 March 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 March 1997

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