ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 25, 2019)
Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 or the ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau.
The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls.
Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to compel telecommunications providers to adopt technological standards for preventing robocalls.
What just happenedApr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 25, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 25, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 25, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House