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S. 2177 109th Congress Senate

Phone Records Protection Act of 2006

Official title: A bill to make the sale or fraudulent transfer of telephone records a criminal offense.

Introduced: January 18, 2006 Introduced by: Richard J. Durbin Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement BroadbandBusiness recordsCommerceConsumer protection
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Data banksFines (Penalties)FraudRestrictive trade practicesScience, Technology, CommunicationsTelecommunication industryTelephoneWireless communication
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 18, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15)
Jan 18, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15)
Jan 18, 2006
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action January 18, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Phone Records Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the intentional sale or fraudulent transfer or use of the records of a customer of a telephone service provider. Imposes a fine and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years. Exempts law enforcement agencies.

Defines "telephone service" to include cellular phones, broadband, and specialized mobile radio service.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 4714 Identical bill Phone Records Protection Act of 2006
  • HR 4657 Secure Telephone Operations Act of 2006
  • HR 4709 Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006
  • S 2178 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2177: Phone Records Protection Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2177/
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"S. 2177: Phone Records Protection Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2177/.
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S. 2177, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2177/.
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