To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include all telephone subscribers, to expand the private right of action for calls in violation of those rules, and to modify the definition of the term "automatic telephone dialing system".

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Summary of Bill HR 8311

The bill, titled "To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8311 on April 15, 2026. The bill aims to broaden the Do Not Call rules to cover all telephone subscribers, enhance the private right of action for violations of these rules, and adjust the definition of "automatic telephone dialing system."

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Current Status of Bill HR 8311

Bill HR 8311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8311 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8311's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 15, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8311

To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include all telephone subscribers, to expand the private right of action for calls in violation of those rules, and to modify the definition of the term "automatic telephone dialing system".