Sponsor and status
112th Congress (2011–2013)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 4, 2012
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 4, 2012.
6 Cosponsors (3 Republicans, 3 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“President Signs Butterfield and Bono Mack Bill to Extend Online Consumer Protections through 2020”
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Rep. George “G.K.” Butterfield [D-NC1, 2004-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Dec 5, 2012
“Butterfield Manages Bills on House Floor and Applauds Passage of the SAFE WEB Act”
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Rep. George “G.K.” Butterfield [D-NC1, 2004-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Sep 11, 2012
“Bono Mack, Butterfield Lead Efforts in House to Reauthorize, Extend U.S. SAFE WEB Act”
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Rep. George “G.K.” Butterfield [D-NC1, 2004-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jul 17, 2012
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 3410: A bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
Ordered Reported on Jul 31, 2012. 100% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Jul 17, 2012
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Introduced
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Sep 10, 2012
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Reported by House Committee. |
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Sep 11, 2012
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Nov 14, 2012
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 4, 2012
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 6131 (112th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress, which met from Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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