Members of the U.S. House of Representatives vowed Thursday not to let <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6167595.html?tag=nl.r23660">a bill aimed at curbing spyware</A> die for a third time.

Leaders of a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee focused on consumer protection issues said they were mystified that earlier versions of the so-called Spy Act overwhelmingly passed the House in 2004 and in 2005 but were ignored by the Senate. Politicians from both parties said they hoped the third time would be the charm.