H.R. 286, also known as the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025," aims to punish individuals who knowingly send false information to cause an emergency response. The bill amends section 1038 of title 18, United States Code, to impose penalties on those who provide...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 286 is a new rule that says if someone makes up a scary story to trick the police or firefighters into thinking there's an emergency, they can get in big trouble, especially if someone gets hurt. It also says that people who spend time and money on these fake emergencies can ask for their money back.