Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Sen. Budd Leads Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocalls and Scams
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act has been approved by its committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support and has already been reported out of committee. Fighting robocalls is a popular issue that usually passes with little opposition.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small voice service providers that are not well-established may need to post a bond of up to $100,000 to stay listed in the FCC's Robocall Mitigation Database. While the bill includes exemptions for providers with state licenses, stock exchange listings, or other signs of being legitimate, smaller or newer companies may face a real financial barrier. On the other hand, legitimate small providers benefit from a cleaner marketplace with fewer fly-by-night competitors enabling scam calls.
“the Commission shall establish criteria to exempt a provider from the requirement to post a bond described in that paragraph if that requirement, as applied to the provider, is not necessary to deter unlawful robocall activity.”
Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-122.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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.
Related News
2 articlesSenate Commerce Committee Approves Foreign Robocall Bill
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act with amendments requiring voice service providers to post a bond of up to $100,000 to register with the Robocall Mitigation Database, aimed at imposing real costs on fraudulent providers.
Legislation to Eliminate Illegal Foreign Robocalls Advances to Senate
The bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (S. 2666) passed the Senate Commerce Committee. It establishes a task force of FCC, FTC, and DOJ representatives to develop strategies to reduce illegal robocalls from outside the U.S. and enhance international cooperation.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
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