H.R.286

Penalizes false communications intended to cause emergency responses.

The Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications intended to cause emergency responses. It imposes fines and imprisonment for those who knowingly provide misleading information that may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response, indicating criminal activity or endangerment. The bill also allows for civil action against those who cause expenses related to such emergency responses.