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H.R. 3264 116th Congress House

Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019

Official title: To direct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 13, 2019 Introduced by: Yvette D. Clarke Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime prevention
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesTelephone and wireless communication
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 14, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. These scams generally involve illegal robocallers hanging up after one ring, with the goal of having the targeted person call them back.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 151 Pallone-Thune TRACED Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 13, 2019
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 13, 2019
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jun 13, 2019
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jun 13, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3264: Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3264/
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"H.R. 3264: Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3264/.
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H.R. 3264, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3264/.
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