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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/14/2019
06/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. These scams generally involve illegal robocallers hanging up after one ring, with the goal of having the targeted person call them back.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. These scams generally involve illegal robocallers hanging up after one ring, with the goal of having the targeted person call them back and incur charges. The bill directs the FCC to consider various measures to address one-ring scams, such as working with law enforcement agencies and foreign governments, educating consumers, incentivizing voice service providers to block these calls, and establishing obligations on international gateway providers that are the first point of entry for these calls into the United States.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Yvette Clarke (D)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Harley Rouda (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 06/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3264/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3264/BILLS-116hr3264ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3264/BILLS-116hr3264ih.pdf.pdf |
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