HR 8715 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit making unsolicited commercial telephone calls to persons who have indicated they do not wish to receive such calls.

Introduced 1973-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Telephone Privacy Act - Prohibits the making of unsolicited commercial telephone calls to persons who have notified their telephone company that they do not wish to receive such calls. Prescribes a $1,000 fine and/or thirty days imprisonment where at least ten written complaints of violations by any person have been received by the United States attorney in the judicial district.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans