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Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-423| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Barton (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the prohibition against knowingly transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information to apply to: (1) persons outside the United States if the recipient is within the United States, and (2) text messages. Existing caller identification requirements that apply to calls made using a telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service are revised to apply to: (1) services interconnected with the public switched telephone network and that furnish voice communications using resources from the North American Numbering Plan; and (2) transmissions from a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a telephone facsimile machine. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regularly update education materials that help consumers identify: (1) scams and fraudulent activity that rely upon misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and (2) existing technologies that consumers can use to protect against such fraud. The Government Accountability Office must report on: (1) actions taken, or actions that could be taken, by the FCC or the FTC to combat the fraudulent provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information; and (2) any recommendations to combat the fraudulent provision of such information.

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 23, 2017
Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 23, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-579)
Jan 23, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.
Jan 23, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 23, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H591)
Jan 23, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H576-577)
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Jan 23, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 23, 2017
    Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 23, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-579)


  • January 23, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.


  • January 23, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 23, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H591)


  • January 23, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H576-577)
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  • January 23, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 24, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-134: Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  • HR 115-4986: RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesTelephone and wireless communication

Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-423| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the prohibition against knowingly transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information to apply to: (1) persons outside the United States if the recipient is within the United States, and (2) text messages. Existing caller identification requirements that apply to calls made using a telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service are revised to apply to: (1) services interconnected with the public switched telephone network and that furnish voice communications using resources from the North American Numbering Plan; and (2) transmissions from a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a telephone facsimile machine. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regularly update education materials that help consumers identify: (1) scams and fraudulent activity that rely upon misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and (2) existing technologies that consumers can use to protect against such fraud. The Government Accountability Office must report on: (1) actions taken, or actions that could be taken, by the FCC or the FTC to combat the fraudulent provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information; and (2) any recommendations to combat the fraudulent provision of such information.

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 23, 2017
Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 23, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-579)
Jan 23, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.
Jan 23, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 23, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H591)
Jan 23, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H576-577)
View Vote
Jan 23, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 23, 2017
    Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 23, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-579)


  • January 23, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.


  • January 23, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 23, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H591)


  • January 23, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H576-577)
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 24, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Barton (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-134: Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  • HR 115-4986: RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesTelephone and wireless communication