Reduce the number of unwanted automated phone calls received by consumers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act?
The Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act is in the early stages after being referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 14, 2026. Committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive this action. History shows that committee inaction is the primary reason most bills do not become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act (H.R. 8311 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7756 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7756 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3991 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3991 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.