H.R. 2290 would amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inCyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) prohibit accessing a protected computer to editobtain a unique identification number, address or routing code, or access device; (2) revise the wiki and bedefinition of &quot;protected computer&quot; to include computers affecting interstate or foreign commerce or communication; (3) expand the firstdefinition of &quot;racketeering&quot; to provideinclude computer fraud; (4) redefine the crime of computer-related extortion to include threats to access without authorization (or to exceed authorized access of) a detailed summaryprotected computer; (5) impose criminal penalties for conspiracy to commit computer fraud; (6) require forfeiture of property used to commit computer fraud; and (7) impose criminal penalties for damaging 10 or more protected computers during any one-year period.

Directs the bill!)U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to reflect congressional intent to increase criminal penalties for computer fraud.

Authorizes additional appropriations in FY2007-FY2011 to the U.S. Secret Service, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate and prosecute criminal activity involving computers.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/14/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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== Points in Favor ==

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