House Bill 2386
116th Congress(2019-2020)
STOP Robocalls Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2386
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
Support Tools to Obliterate Pesky Robocalls Act or the STOP Robocalls Act
This bill provides measures to eliminate unlawful robocalls.
Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a streamlined process whereby a private entity may voluntarily share information about unlawful robocalls or text messages and unlawful caller identification spoofing. In addition, the bill authorizes a telecommunications company to provide a free, opt-in robocall blocking service to its customers.
The FCC must also study and report on whether a Voice Over Internet Protocol service should be required to provide the FCC with its contact information and retain records of all calls transmitted over the service.
April 29, 2019
04/30/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
04/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 8:02:12 PM