Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act

Bill 118 hr 3075, also known as the Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act, aims to protect veterans from unwanted telemarketing calls and texts. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2021, by Representative Gus Bilirakis from Florida.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring telemarketers to obtain express written consent from veterans before contacting them for marketing purposes. This consent must be obtained separately from any other consent given by the veteran. The bill also prohibits telemarketers from using automatic dialing systems to contact veterans without their consent.

Additionally, the bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish a national database of veterans who do not wish to receive telemarketing calls or texts. Telemarketers would be required to check this database before contacting veterans to ensure compliance with the law. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations. Telemarketers found to be in violation of the law could face fines and other penalties as determined by the FTC. Overall, the Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act seeks to protect veterans from unwanted telemarketing calls and texts by requiring telemarketers to obtain consent before contacting them and establishing a national database of veterans who do not wish to receive such communications.