DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 11, 2019)
Double the Enforcement and Fines of Everyone Associated with Terrible Robocalls Act of 2019 or the DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019
This bill increases fines for robocall, spoofing, and telemarketing violations. Additionally, the bill reduces the amount that must be in controversy to give rise to a private right of action and allows a person bringing such an action to obtain twice the amount of damages sustained.
What just happenedJul 25, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
- Jul 12, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 11, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House