A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code with respect to computer crime.
National Computer Systems Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to knowingly access a computer owned by or operated on behalf of a financial institution without authorization; or access a computer with authorization for purposes to which such authorization does not extend and thereby obtain, modify, or destroy property of another. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years and a fine of not more than $250,000.
Requires the Attorney General to: (1) consult with representatives of State and local governments concerning the exercise of Federal jurisdiction; (2) report annually to the Congress concerning the exercise of such jurisdiction; and (3) report to the Congress on the long-term impact of Federal jurisdiction in this area.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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