HR 286

Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025

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 ).

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. David Kustoff [R-TN-8]
Cosponsors
28
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
2025-01-09
Latest action
2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House