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Bill105th CongressFiled Apr 23, 1998Crime and Law Enforcement
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Telephone Privacy Act of 1998

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 23, 1998)

Telephone Privacy Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal criminal code to permit a person to intercept an oral, wire, or electronic communication where: (1) all parties (currently, one party) to the communication have given prior consent; or (2) such person is a party to the communication and the communication conveys threats of physical harm, harassment, or intimidation.

What just happenedMay 4, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4202)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR](D-AR)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. May 4, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4202)

  2. Apr 23, 1998IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Apr 23, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3536)

  4. Apr 23, 1998IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate