To require Federal agencies to develop and implement plans to protect the security and privacy of government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing.
Government Network Security Act of 2003 - Directs each Federal agency, within six months of enactment of this Act, to develop and implement a plan for protecting the security and privacy of Government computers and networks from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing. Defines peer-to-peer file sharing as the use of computer software, other than computer and network operating systems, that allows the computer on which such software is used to designate files available for transmission to another computer using such software, to transmit files directly to another such computer, and to request the transmission of files from another such computer.
Requires the Comptroller General to review and report to specified congressional committees on the adequacy of such agency plans.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-305.
Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-305.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
Mr. Davis, Tom moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9319-9320)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3159.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9319)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9319)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.
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