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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 13, 2003
Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act of 2003 - Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly use a computer or computer network to: (1) falsify or forge electronic mail (e-mail) transmission information in connection with the transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail through or into the computer network of an e-mail service provider or its subscribers; (2) transmit an e-mail message to a recipient who requests not to receive unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail; or (3) collect e-mail addresses from public and private spaces in order to transmit unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail. Establishes a violation as: (1) a predicate offense under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; and (2) an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commision Act.
Requires any person sending unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail to provide to its recipients a clear and conspicuous opportunity to request not to receive future unsolicited e-mail.
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Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D–FL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6054-6055, S6142)
Introduced in Senate
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