HR 3707
116th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
Jul 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
Committees of jurisdiction
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