To establish a registry to reduce swatting, and for other purposes.

James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat · VA · Representative

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• Laurel M. Lee (R-FL-15)Original· 2026-07-22

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-22

Source: Congress.gov

The legislation would create a national registry to help prevent swatting—the dangerous practice of making false emergency calls to send police to someone's home or workplace. By allowing people to register their addresses and contact information, law enforcement could quickly verify whether emergency calls are legitimate, potentially protecting residents from armed police responses based on hoaxes. The bill aims to reduce the harm caused by these fake calls, which can result in injuries, deaths, and traumatic experiences for victims and their families.

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