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US HR3648
CALL Act of 2023 Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2023


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Introduced
05/24/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit people from intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks (CALL) Act of 2023, aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit individuals from intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, including the veterans crisis line. The bill establishes a new offense, where individuals who make a wire or electronic communication to the 9-8-8 number with the intent to impede the provision of services or the operation of the lifeline can be fined up to $1,500 or imprisoned for up to 6 months, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/24/2023)

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