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H.R. 5204

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Andrew T. Finch Memorial Act of 2018
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Committee
Latest Action · April 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
March 7, 2018
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Preventing Swatting and Protecting our Communities Act of 2018 or the Andrew T. Finch Memorial Act of 2018 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information that (1) may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response, and (2) indicates the occurence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

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