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H.R. 4151 (105th)

Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 June 1998

Last action

30 October 1998 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-318.

Sponsors

Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]

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Summary

Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for anyone, knowingly and unlawfully, to: (1) obtain, possess, or transfer five or more means of identification; or (2) use one or more means of identification. Defines "means of identification" as any name or number that may be used to assume the identity of another. Prescribes criminal penalties for first and subsequent offenses involving fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents (identity fraud), including for such offenses committed in connection with other specified crimes. Subjects to the same penalties any person who attempts or conspires to commit such an offense. Provides for mandatory restitution for identity fraud victims which may include payment for any costs, including attorney's fees, incurred: (1) in clearing a credit history or rating; or (2) in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt, lien, or other obligation arising as a result of the defendant's actions. Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide an appropriate penalty for such offenses, taking into account specified factors. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish procedures to: (1) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals having reason to believe that one or more of their means of identification have been assumed, stolen, or otherwise unlawfully acquired; (2) provide informational materials to such individuals; and (3) refer such complaints to the appropriate entities, including national consumer reporting agencies and law enforcement agencies.

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Timeline

  1. 25 June 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 7 October 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9993-9998)

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 October 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 October 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 14 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12604-12605)

    Source: Floor

  13. 14 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12604-12605)

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-318.

    Source: President

  18. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 30 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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