H.R. 2471 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2012

Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2012

H.R. 2471 — 112^th Congress (2011–2012)

Summary

To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. (by CRS)

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Title

To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet.

Other Titles

• Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2012
• Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012

Sponsor

Bob Goodlatte

Co-Sponsors

• George Butterfield
• Jason Chaffetz
• Judy Chu
• Hansen Clarke
• Howard Coble
• John Conyers
• Joe Courtney
• Joseph Crowley
• Theodore Deutch
• Anna Eshoo
• Tim Griffin
• Michael Honda
• Darrell Issa
• Adam Kinzinger
• Leonard Lance
• Rick Larsen
• Robert Latta
• Zoe Lofgren
• Daniel Lungren
• Gregory Meeks
• Sue Myrick
• Gary Peters
• Thomas Petri
• Joseph Pitts
• Ben Quayle
• Linda Sánchez
• Loretta Sanchez
• Allyson Schwartz
• F. Sensenbrenner
• Adam Smith
• Clifford Stearns
• Lee Terry
• Edolphus Towns
• Henry Waxman

Subjects

• Crime and law enforcement
• Business records
• Consumer affairs
• Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
• Internet and video services
• Right of privacy

Related Bills

Major Actions

Introduced	7/08/2011
Referred to Committee
Passed House	12/06/2011

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
currently selected	House	On Passage - House - H.R. 2471 To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet - Under Suspension of the Rules	12/06/2011	This bill PASSED the House 303 voted YES 116 voted NO 15 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	7/08/2011
		7/08/2011	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
		7/08/2011	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1276-1277)
		8/25/2011	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
		10/13/2011	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	10/13/2011	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
		12/02/2011	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-312.
	Put on a legislative calendar	12/02/2011	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
		12/06/2011	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
		12/06/2011	Considered under suspension of the rules.
		12/06/2011	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2471.
		12/06/2011	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.
		12/06/2011	Considered as unfinished business.
		12/06/2011	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
currently selected	House Vote on Passage	12/06/2011	On Passage - House - H.R. 2471 To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet - Under Suspension of the Rules
		12/07/2011	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
		1/31/2012	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. Hearings held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	11/29/2012	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
		11/29/2012	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
	Put on a legislative calendar	11/29/2012	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.
		12/20/2012	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.

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