Computer Trespass Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a new section of trespass in connection with computers. Makes it a criminal offense to knowingly access a computer without authorization or to access a computer with authorization for unauthorized purposes and obtain certain information classified under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or certain financial records covered by the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978.
Prohibits the unauthorized use of a computer when such conduct modifies, destroys, discloses information or prevents the authorized use of a computer operated for or on behalf of the U.S. government.
Makes it an offense to attempt to commit or to be a party to a conspiracy to commit such an offense.
Increases the penalty for subsequent offenses.
Grants authority to the U.S. Secret Service to investigate offenses under this Act.
Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress about prosecutions under this Act during the first three years after its enactment.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
For Previous Action See H.R.5112.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-894.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-894.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 512.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 395 - 0 (Record Vote No: 311).
Roll Call #311 (House)Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 395 - 0 (Record Vote No: 311).
Roll Call #311 (House)Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1075.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
See H.J.Res.648.
Similar Provisions Contained under Chapter 22 of H.J.Res.648.
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