Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2355
116th Congress(2019-2020)
ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Apr 25, 2019
Latest Action
Apr 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2355
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
Hawaii
Republican
Indiana
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New York
Republican
North Carolina
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
April 25, 2019
Actions (4)
04/30/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
04/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 8:02:13 PM