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Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

USA119th CongressS-4307| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly strengthens protections against unwanted telemarketing calls by expanding the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include 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 these rules, rather than requiring multiple calls within a specific period. Furthermore, the legislation modifies the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to include equipment that dials from a list of telephone numbers , not just those generated randomly or sequentially, provided the dialing occurs successively without human intervention . The Federal Communications Commission is mandated to revise its regulations within 270 days to implement these new provisions, aiming to provide consumers with more immediate recourse against unsolicited calls.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1241
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3991
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8311
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1241
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3991
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8311
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8311: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

USA119th CongressS-4307| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This bill significantly strengthens protections against unwanted telemarketing calls by expanding the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include 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 these rules, rather than requiring multiple calls within a specific period. Furthermore, the legislation modifies the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to include equipment that dials from a list of telephone numbers , not just those generated randomly or sequentially, provided the dialing occurs successively without human intervention . The Federal Communications Commission is mandated to revise its regulations within 270 days to implement these new provisions, aiming to provide consumers with more immediate recourse against unsolicited calls.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1241
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3991
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Apr 15, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8311
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1241
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3991
    Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act


  • April 15, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8311
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8311: Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted