Rep. McDowell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocalls
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss its contents. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
While stopping robocalls is popular with both parties, most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote before the session ends.
Small voice service providers and telecom businesses that are not well-established could face a new bonding requirement of up to $100,000 to register in the FCC's Robocall Mitigation Database. While legitimate small providers may qualify for exemptions, the requirement adds a financial barrier. On the other hand, businesses that rely on phone-based marketing could benefit from reduced robocall volume restoring consumer trust in phone calls.
“the provider shall post a bond in an amount that is not more than $100,000, if the Commission determines that posting such a bond is necessary to preserve the integrity of the Robocall Mitigation Database.”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Rep. Kelly Morrison introduced the House companion to the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act. The bill creates a task force including the FCC, FTC, and DOJ to study international call sources and identify countries responsible for high volumes of unlawful calls targeting vulnerable seniors.
In conjunction with a lawsuit against a Chinese phishing operation, Google announced its support for the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, which would strengthen defenses by increasing cooperation between the federal government and the private sector to block foreign-originated scams.
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act is one of three bipartisan bills endorsed by Google to combat global fraud. The act focuses on establishing a task force to block illegal robocalls originating from abroad before they reach American consumers.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
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