House Bill 1304
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission, to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1304
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program to reduce covered calls by egregious violators. A covered call is generally one that (1) is made by an automatic dialing system, (2) uses an artificial or prerecorded voice and is not initiated for emergency purposes, or (3) violates the do-not-call-registry.
The FTC must provide monetary compensation for the identification and prevention of covered calls and enable participants to share funds recovered from violations.
February 15, 2019
02/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
02/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:54 PM