House Bill 5985
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5985
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
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish an interagency task force to study the most effective ways to combat unlawful robocalls made into the United States from foreign sources.
February 27, 2020
02/27/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/27/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1232)
02/27/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:40 PM