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Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

USA119th CongressHR-8311| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act," significantly strengthens consumer protections against unwanted calls by expanding the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to cover all telephone subscribers , moving beyond the current limitation to residential lines. It also enhances the private right of action , allowing individuals to pursue legal action for a single violation of the Do Not Call rules, rather than requiring multiple calls within a specific period, thereby making it easier for consumers to seek recourse against telemarketers. Crucially, the Act modifies the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) . This revised definition now explicitly includes systems that dial from a list of telephone numbers , in addition to those using random or sequential number generators, provided they dial "successively without human intervention." These comprehensive changes aim to broaden the applicability of robocall restrictions and empower consumers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3605
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7756
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4307
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3605
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7756
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4307
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Related Bills

  • S 119-4307: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

USA119th CongressHR-8311| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This legislation, known as the "Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act," significantly strengthens consumer protections against unwanted calls by expanding the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to cover all telephone subscribers , moving beyond the current limitation to residential lines. It also enhances the private right of action , allowing individuals to pursue legal action for a single violation of the Do Not Call rules, rather than requiring multiple calls within a specific period, thereby making it easier for consumers to seek recourse against telemarketers. Crucially, the Act modifies the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) . This revised definition now explicitly includes systems that dial from a list of telephone numbers , in addition to those using random or sequential number generators, provided they dial "successively without human intervention." These comprehensive changes aim to broaden the applicability of robocall restrictions and empower consumers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3605
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7756
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4307
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3605
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7756
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4307
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-4307: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted