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Better Cybercrime Metrics: New Tools to Combat Online Threats

This act aims to improve the collection of cybercrime data, which will help better protect citizens and businesses from online fraud and attacks. With new classification and reporting methods, authorities will have a more complete picture of threats, leading to more effective prevention and prosecution of criminals. Citizens can expect better online protection.
Key points
Introduction of a uniform cybercrime classification to facilitate identification and tracking of various types of online attacks.
Establishment of a new cybercrime reporting system for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Inclusion of cybercrime-related questions in national surveys to better understand the scale of the problem and the number of victims.
Assessment of the effectiveness of current cybercrime reporting mechanisms in the U.S.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-03-29
For 377
Against 48
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2629
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-08-05
Voting date: 2022-03-29
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 87
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Better Cybercrime Metrics Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2629.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a uniform cybercrime classification to facilitate identification and tracking of various types of online attacks.
  • Establishment of a new cybercrime reporting system for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Inclusion of cybercrime-related questions in national surveys to better understand the scale of the problem and the number of victims.
  • Assessment of the effectiveness of current cybercrime reporting mechanisms in the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-116.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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