Bill > HR49

This 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 consumers, steal personal information, and even gain control of phones. The resolution highlights that text scams are becoming more common, with millions of spam texts sent and a significant number of complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent agency of the U.S. government responsible for consumer protection. It also notes that unlike unsolicited robocalls, phone companies are not currently required to block these scam texts, and existing spam-filtering apps are ineffective. To address this, the resolution specifically requests that Congress consult with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications, to develop potential legislation.