HR. 286In Committee
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Make intentional swatting a federal crime by banning false reports likely to trigger an emergency response to claimed crimes or safety threats
Key points
- Prohibit false swatting reports
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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