WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2168, The Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007

Comment by William Gray (May 23, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As a victim of identity theft I would like to see these thieves prosecuted and suffer the indignities that their actions have caused me to suffer....

Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) authorize criminal restitution orders in identity theft cases to compensate victims for the time spent to remediate the intended or actual harm incurred; (2) expand identity theft and aggravated identity theft crimes to include offenses against organizations (currently, only natural persons are protected); (3) include conspiracy to commit a felony with the the definition of "felony violation" for purposes of aggravated identity theft crimes; (4) include making, uttering, or possessing counterfeited securities, mail theft, and tax fraud as predicate offenses for aggravated identity theft; (5) enable prosecution of computer fraud offenses for conduct not involving an interstate or foreign communication; (6) eliminate the requirement that damage to a victim's computer aggregate at least $5,000 before a prosecution can be brought for unauthorized access to a computer; (7) make it a felony, during any one-year period, to damage 10 or more protected computers used by or for the federal government or a financial institution; (8) expand the definition of "cyber-extortion" to include a demand for money in relation to damage to a protected computer, where such damage was caused to facilitate the extortion; (9) prohibit conspiracies to commit computer fraud; (10) expand interstate and foreign jurisdiction for prosecution of computer fraud offenses; and (11) impose criminal and civil forfeitures of property used to commit computer fraud offenses.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review its guidelines and policy statements for the sentencing of persons convicted of identity theft, computer fraud, illegal wiretapping, and unlawful access to stored information to reflect increased penalties for such offenses. Sets forth criteria for updating such guidelines and policy statements.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/4/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Points in Favor

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Status as of February 4, 2008

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/4/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Revision by webmaster (December 6, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (December 5, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of December 4, 2007

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

12/4/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Revision by webmaster (November 16, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of November 15, 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

11/15/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

Comment by Jay Smith (November 12, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

By ALL MEANS NECESSARY, prosecute those responsible for identity theft to the fullest extent of the law. Place those individuals in prison until they pay back every single dime stolen. An example needs to be set. SET IT TODAY. Thank You!...

Status as of November 1, 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

11/1/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.

Revision by webmaster (October 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/1/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.

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Revision by webmaster (October 22, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

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Revision by webmaster (October 22, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2168 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/16/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Status as of October 16, 2007

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/16/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Status as of October 16, 2007

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/16/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.