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To direct the Federal Communications Commission to develop a framework and tracking system to monitor the top 100 illegal robocall campaigns and to publish a monthly report on such campaigns, and for other purposes.
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7112
Bill 118 hr 7112, also known as the Robocall Enforcement Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of illegal robocalls by directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a framework and tracking system to monitor the top 100 illegal robocall campaigns. The bill also requires the FCC to publish a monthly report on these campaigns.
The purpose of this legislation is to increase transparency and accountability in the fight against illegal robocalls, which have become a major nuisance for many Americans. By monitoring and reporting on the top illegal robocall campaigns, the FCC can better target enforcement efforts and hold those responsible for these calls accountable.
Overall, the Robocall Enforcement Act of 2021 seeks to empower the FCC to take more effective action against illegal robocalls and protect consumers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent calls. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects millions of Americans on a daily basis.
The purpose of this legislation is to increase transparency and accountability in the fight against illegal robocalls, which have become a major nuisance for many Americans. By monitoring and reporting on the top illegal robocall campaigns, the FCC can better target enforcement efforts and hold those responsible for these calls accountable.
Overall, the Robocall Enforcement Act of 2021 seeks to empower the FCC to take more effective action against illegal robocalls and protect consumers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent calls. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects millions of Americans on a daily basis.
Congressional Summary of HR 7112
Stop Scams and Spam Act
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to track and report on the top illegal robocall campaigns. The FCC is required to establish a framework for designating the top 100 campaigns, which must focus on campaigns involving primarily robocalls that are illegal or suspected to be illegal. The bill directs the FCC to release monthly reports on the designated top campaigns.
The bill defines robocalls as calls and text messages sent using (1) artificial dialing technology, or (2) an artificially generated message or an artificial or prerecorded voice.
Current Status of Bill HR 7112
Bill HR 7112 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2024. Bill HR 7112 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2024. Bill HR 7112's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7112
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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