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Summary of Bill HR 8120
The bill titled "To amend the Communications Act of 1934" introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8120 on March 26, 2026, aims to restrict the use of certain automated telephone equipment for calls made to telephone numbers assigned to Federal departments or agencies. The bill likely includes provisions outlining limitations on automated calls to these specific numbers and may propose measures to address the issue of unwanted or unsolicited calls to government lines.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8120
Bill HR 8120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8120 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8120's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8120
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8120
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8120
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to restrict, with respect to calls made to telephone numbers assigned to a Federal department or agency, the use of certain automated telephone equipment, and for other purposes.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to restrict, with respect to calls made to telephone numbers assigned to a Federal department or agency, the use of certain automated telephone equipment, and for other purposes.
Comments
Jayla O'Brien
871
1 month ago
So, I was reading about this bill that wants to change how calls are made to government phone numbers. I mean, really? Why mess with something that seems to be working just fine? How is this going to impact me and my daily life?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8120
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