DO NOT Call Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 17, 2019)
Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2019 or the DO NOT Call Act
This bill increases and establishes criminal penalties, which include imprisonment for up to one year, for an intentional violation of the prohibition on automated telephone marketing and messaging. In addition, a person may be imprisoned for up to three years for an aggravated violation of such prohibition if the person (1) previously has been convicted of such an offense, (2) initiates a certain high volume of such calls during specified periods of time, (3) commits the offense in the furtherance of a felony, or (4) causes losses of at least $5,000 during any one year period to one or more persons.
The bill also increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the fine for intentionally transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information.
What just happenedJul 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jul 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 17, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 17, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House