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Robo COP Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 373

Bill 118 HR 373, also known as the Robo COP Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the growing concern over the use of automated technology in law enforcement.

The Robo COP Act aims to establish guidelines and regulations for the use of robotic and automated systems by law enforcement agencies. This includes setting standards for the design, deployment, and operation of these technologies to ensure they are used in a safe and responsible manner.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide training and oversight for law enforcement officers who will be working with these automated systems. This is to ensure that officers are properly trained in how to use the technology effectively and ethically. Furthermore, the Robo COP Act includes provisions for transparency and accountability in the use of automated systems. This includes requirements for agencies to report on the use of these technologies and to provide information to the public about how they are being used. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 373, the Robo COP Act, is to ensure that the use of automated technology in law enforcement is done in a way that upholds the principles of safety, accountability, and transparency.

Congressional Summary of HR 373

Robo Calls Off Phones Act or the Robo COP Act

This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to revise the do-not-call registry provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to numbers listed on that registry.

A politically-oriented recorded message telephone call is an outbound telephone call that plays a recorded message that (1) promotes, advertises, campaigns, or solicits donations for or against a political candidate or regarding a political issue; or (2) uses a political candidate's name.

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Current Status of Bill HR 373

Bill HR 373 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HR 373 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023.  Bill HR 373's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of January 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 373

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 373

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 373

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the "do-not-call" registry to prohibit politically oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry.
Robo COP Act
Robo COP Act
Robo Calls Off Phones Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 373

Virginia Foxx
Virginia Foxx
North CarolinaRepublican

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