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Bill107th CongressFiled Nov 1, 2001Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3209

Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 12, 2001)

Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that may reasonably be believed and that concerns an activity which would violate prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction.

Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to any emergency or investigative response to that conduct. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses. Specifies that an order of reimbursement shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment.

What just happenedDec 12, 2001

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21](R-TX)Sponsor
15 cosponsors3 D12 R
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  1. Dec 12, 2001IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 12, 2001FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 12, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).

  4. Dec 12, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).

  5. Dec 12, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9309-9310)

  6. Dec 11, 2001FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Dec 11, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3209.

  8. Dec 11, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9192; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9189)

  9. Dec 11, 2001FloorH30300

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

  10. Nov 29, 2001CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

  11. Nov 29, 2001CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-306.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Nov 29, 2001Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-306.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Nov 15, 2001CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Nov 15, 2001CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Nov 14, 2001CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  16. Nov 14, 2001CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  17. Nov 7, 2001CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  18. Nov 5, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  19. Nov 1, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Nov 1, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Nov 1, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 12, 200136
Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that may reasonably be believed and that concerns an activity which would violate prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction.

Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to any emergency or investigative response to that conduct. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses. Specifies that an order of reimbursement shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 29, 200117
Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information that may reasonably be believed and that concerns an activity which would violate prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction.

Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to any emergency or investigative response to that conduct. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses. Specifies that an order of reimbursement shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment.

Introduced in HouseNov 1, 200100
Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for knowingly engaging in conduct that: (1) is likely to impart the false impression that activity that violates prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction is occurring or will occur; and (2) causes an emergency response by governmental agencies.

Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to the investigation of such conduct, including the cost of any military or civilian agency response to protect public health or safety. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses.