Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2016Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4682
HANGUP Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 2016)
Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls Act of 2016 or the HANGUP Act
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 to repeal provisions that authorize the use of automated telephone equipment to call cellular telephones for the purpose of collecting debts owed to the U.S. government.
What just happenedMar 4, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL-8](D-IL)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2016
- Mar 4, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House