Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Rep. Schakowsky and Rep. Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
It has bipartisan support and addresses a major public nuisance but it faces opposition from business groups and must pass through a crowded legislative calendar.
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Personal Impact
Small business owners benefit as consumers from stronger robocall protections, but they could also face increased legal risk if they use any automated dialing for outreach. The expanded definition of autodialers and the single-call lawsuit trigger mean that businesses making marketing calls need to be more careful about compliance or face $500-per-call penalties with less room to negotiate lower fines.
Milestones
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.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
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