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DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3707| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Double the Enforcement and Fines of Everyone Associated with Terrible Robocalls Act of 2019 or the DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019 This bill increases fines for robocall, spoofing, and telemarketing violations. Additionally, the bill reduces the amount that must be in controversy to give rise to a private right of action and allows a person bringing such an action to obtain twice the amount of damages sustained.
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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 25, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 25, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)

Science, Technology, Communications

Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCriminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local financeState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3707| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Double the Enforcement and Fines of Everyone Associated with Terrible Robocalls Act of 2019 or the DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019 This bill increases fines for robocall, spoofing, and telemarketing violations. Additionally, the bill reduces the amount that must be in controversy to give rise to a private right of action and allows a person bringing such an action to obtain twice the amount of damages sustained.
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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 25, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 25, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCriminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local financeState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication