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H.R. 3159 · 108th Congress

Government Network Security Act of 2003

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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 108th Congress ended.

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28 cosponsors · 15 D, 13 R
  1. House Introduced Sep 24, 2003
  2. House Passed Oct 8, 2003

Government Network Security Act of 2003 - Directs each Federal agency, within six months of enactment of this Act, to develop and implement a plan for protecting the security and privacy of Government computers and networks from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Oct 8, 2003

Government Network Security Act of 2003 - Directs each Federal agency, within six months of enactment of this Act, to develop and implement a plan for protecting the security and privacy of Government computers and networks from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing. Defines peer-to-peer file sharing as the use of computer software, other than computer and network operating systems, that allows the computer on which such software is used to designate files available for transmission to another computer using such software, to transmit files directly to another such computer, and to request the transmission of files from another such computer.

Requires the Comptroller General to review and report to specified congressional committees on the adequacy of such agency plans.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Government Network Security Act of 2003

Latest action (Nov 10, 2003): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.

Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 24, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Sep 24, 2003
  2. House Passed Oct 8, 2003

No recorded floor vote found.