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ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019

Introduced: April 25, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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To President

Became law

Apr 30, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Apr 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Apr 25, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 25, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now April 30, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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