HR 2355 · 116th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2019-04-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 or the ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to compel telecommunications providers to adopt technological standards for preventing robocalls.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans