Bill · S. 431· Senate(119-S-431)
Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act," seeks to amend section 1030 of title 18 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to include conspiracy within the existing offenses and penalties related to computer fraud. By making these changes, the law would expand the scope of what is punishable under current computer fraud statutes. The bill focuses on updating how conspiracies to commit these crimes are addressed.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
The bill strengthens the legal tools available to prosecute planned groups of individuals attempting computer fraud and cyberattacks.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
By expanding the ability to prosecute conspiracies, the bill provides a stronger deterrent against coordinated efforts to compromise digital data.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+2
The bill aids in the prosecution of coordinated groups that may target personal and private data through computer fraud.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill expands criminal liability to include conspiracy, which increases the scope of what can be prosecuted for computer fraud offenses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded legal reach against fraud: By including conspiracy in the offenses and penalties, the law can address groups planning computer fraud rather than just those who attempt it (Section 2).
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Updated penalty structure: The bill modifies several subparagraphs to ensure that conspiring to cause specific actions is punishable under the law (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased criminal liability: The bill expands the scope of what is considered an offense by adding conspiracy to the existing list of attempt-based crimes (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+2Improves Due Process-2
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York