H.R. 4203Combat Online Predators Act

1 recorded action150 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-08]
Cosponsors: 5 · 4 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Dec 22, 2018 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

IntroducedNov 1, 2017
Passed the HouseApr 10, 2018
Passed the SenateDec 22, 2018
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Combat Online Predators Act

This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4203 as introduced in House on Nov 1, 2017. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 131

House Apr 10, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Combat Online Predators Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

409 Yea 2 Nay 17 not voting

Crossed both parties 2 of 411 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members428 members

Democratic192 members

Republican236 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 4 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4203 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DStephanie Murphy [D-FL-07]Original

RDon Bacon [R-NE-02]Joined Jan 18, 2018

RAnn Wagner [R-MO-02]Joined Jan 29, 20182026 profile

RRyan Costello [R-PA-06]Joined Jan 30, 2018

RLloyd Smucker [R-PA-16]Joined Mar 14, 20182026 profile

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H.R. 4203Combat Online Predators Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 131

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 4 Republicans · 1 Democrat

H.R. 4203Combat Online Predators Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 131

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 4 Republicans · 1 Democrat

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Who lobbied on H.R. 42031 organization