S. 38: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety (commonly referred to as swatting).
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 38 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 38?
S. 38 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 38 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).