Public Law 106-572 · H.R. 2816 · Became law December 28, 2000

Computer Crime Enforcement Act

Official title: “To establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in deterring, investigating, and prosecuting computer crimes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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