S-1321 : Became Public Law

Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act

This bill broadens the definition of "protected computer," for purposes of computer fraud and abuse offenses, to include a computer that is part of a voting system.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-10-20PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-179.Library of Congress
2020-10-20PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-10-09FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4581)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1321.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4581-4582)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorMs. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-07-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.House committee actions
2019-07-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-07-19FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2019-07-18FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-07-17FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4915; text: CR S4915)Senate
2019-05-22CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.Senate
2019-05-22CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2019-05-16CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2019-05-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2019-05-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes

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