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This Concurrent Resolution urges the United States Congress to pass laws to combat the increasing problem of illegal text messages, which are being used by criminals to scam people, steal personal information, and even take over phones. The resolution highlights that while phone companies may block unwanted phone calls, they are not required to block unwanted texts, and existing spam-filtering apps are not effective. It points to a significant rise in spam texts and complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent agency of the U.S. government that protects consumers, indicating that text messages are now a primary way scammers contact people. The resolution also suggests that Congress should work with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a U.S. government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications, to develop these new laws.