Legis Daily

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5573| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act or the ROBOCOP Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) require providers of text messaging or voice services, for no additional charge, to enable technology that verifies the accuracy of caller ID information; (2) require providers to offer subscribers optional free robocall-technology blocking technology; and (3) provide an exemption process for subscribers originating a call if there is a need to provide misleading or inaccurate information (such as a call to conduct an activity of a domestic violence shelter or medical practice). The bill allows private actions to enjoin or recover damages for violations of the FCC's caller identification technology standards. States may bring civil actions for a pattern or practice of a failure to provide such technology or options. The bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for persons within or outside the United States, with the intent to cause harm, to intentionally interfere with call-blocking technology. The FCC must report on whether the requirements of this bill have reduced unwanted calls to consumers.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2705
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2705
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-2705: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesTelephone and wireless communication

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5573| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act or the ROBOCOP Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) require providers of text messaging or voice services, for no additional charge, to enable technology that verifies the accuracy of caller ID information; (2) require providers to offer subscribers optional free robocall-technology blocking technology; and (3) provide an exemption process for subscribers originating a call if there is a need to provide misleading or inaccurate information (such as a call to conduct an activity of a domestic violence shelter or medical practice). The bill allows private actions to enjoin or recover damages for violations of the FCC's caller identification technology standards. States may bring civil actions for a pattern or practice of a failure to provide such technology or options. The bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for persons within or outside the United States, with the intent to cause harm, to intentionally interfere with call-blocking technology. The FCC must report on whether the requirements of this bill have reduced unwanted calls to consumers.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2705
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2705
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-2705: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesTelephone and wireless communication