House bill · H.R. 286 (119th Congress)
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: David Kustoff (U.S. Representative, TN-8, Republican)
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Summary
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety (commonly referred to as swatting ).
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Where it stands
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- Passed
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Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
28
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Full history
- Oct 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jan 9, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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