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New Online Crime Data: Increased Transparency on the Internet.

This act requires the Attorney General to collect data on internet platforms used in criminal offenses. This aims to better understand how the internet is used for illegal activities, especially concerning young people. The collected data will be used for research and statistical purposes, without revealing personal information.
Key points
More crime data: The FBI will collect information on which internet platforms are used in connection with criminal offenses.
Privacy protection: Collected data will not contain personally identifiable information.
Public reports: An annual summary of collected data will be published, including offenses involving juveniles.
No new private right of action: The act does not create new opportunities for private individuals to sue internet platforms.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8469
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2022-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CHATS Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8469.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More crime data: The FBI will collect information on which internet platforms are used in connection with criminal offenses.
  • Privacy protection: Collected data will not contain personally identifiable information.
  • Public reports: An annual summary of collected data will be published, including offenses involving juveniles.
  • No new private right of action: The act does not create new opportunities for private individuals to sue internet platforms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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