Senators Propose Prison Time and $20,000 Fines to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
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People who knowingly make illegal robocalls or send spam texts could now face criminal records, with up to 1 year in prison for standard offenses and up to 3 years for aggravated offenses involving mass calling, fraud, or repeat violations. This shifts robocalling from a civil penalty matter to a criminal one, meaning convicted offenders would carry a federal criminal record that affects future employment, housing, and other life opportunities.
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A bipartisan bill reintroduced in the U.S. House would allow the government to punish illegal robocallers with prison time. The DO NOT Call Act aims to deter scammers who target vulnerable consumers by increasing penalties for willful violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Reps. David Kustoff and Deborah Ross have reintroduced the DO NOT Call Act, authorizing prison sentences up to one year for willful violations and up to three years for aggravated offenses, such as making over 100,000 calls in a day or causing losses over $5,000.
The 2025 iteration of the DO NOT Call Act revises the definition of a 'call' to include text messages and emergency communications. It proposes criminal penalties of up to one year for standard violations and three years for repeat or high-volume offenders.
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Official Title
DO NOT Call Act
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