A bill to prevent and respond to the misuse of communications services that facilitates domestic violence and other crimes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Brian Schatz
Sponsor. Senior Senator for Hawaii. Democrat.
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed Senate (House next) on Mar 17, 2022
This bill passed in the Senate on March 17, 2022 and goes to the House next for consideration.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
5 Cosponsors (3 Republicans, 2 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
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on Mar 22, 2022
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History
Jan 28, 2021
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Introduced
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Apr 28, 2021
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Ordered Reported
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Mar 17, 2022
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Passed Senate (House next)
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Passed House
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Signed by the President
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S. 120 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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