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ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2355| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2019
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 or the ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to compel telecommunications providers to adopt technological standards for preventing robocalls.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 30, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1239
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 30, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1239
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1239: ROBO Calls and Texts Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication

ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2355| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2019
Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 or the ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to compel telecommunications providers to adopt technological standards for preventing robocalls.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 30, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1239
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 30, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1239
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1239: ROBO Calls and Texts Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication