legislation: 107-hr-3146
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| 107-hr-3146 | 107 | hr | 3146 | Netizens Protection Act of 2001 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2001-10-16 | 2001-10-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 0 | Netizens Protection Act of 2001 - Prohibits any person from initiating the transmission of an unsolicited electronic mail (e-mail) message in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce if such message: (1) does not contain the name, physical address, and e-mail address of the sender; (2) does not provide an electronic method for contacting the sender to request that no further messages be sent; or (3) is part of a bulk transmission of such messages and includes information that is false or misleading with respect to the body of the message. Provides a private right of action for violations of such prohibition.Requires each interactive computer service provider to make available to each of its customers its policy regarding unsolicited e-mail, including options for the customer to elect to receive or not receive such e-mail. Prohibits customers from using the equipment or facilities of the provider to initiate the bulk transmission of an unsolicited e-mail message if the provider's policy prohibits such bulk transmissions. Provides a right of action for providers adversely affected by customer violations of such prohibition.States that a provider who, in good faith, takes action to restrict or prevent the receipt of unsolicited e-mail by its customers shall not be liable for any harm resulting from the failure to prevent such receipt. | 2025-08-19T17:28:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3146 |