S 722 · 107th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Telemarketer Identification Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-05· Sponsored by Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]· Senate

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3552)(2001-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Telemarketer Identification Act of 2001 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person or entity making a commercial telephone solicitation to interfere with or circumvent a caller identification service. Provides a cause of action for a person or entity, or a State attorney general on behalf of its residents, for violations of such prohibition. Authorizes the FCC to grant a temporary waiver from compliance for good cause shown (technical infeasibility).…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]RI
Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]IN
Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]WY