H.R. 5573 · 115th Congress
ROBOCOP Act
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Visclosky8 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act or the ROBOCOP Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 18, 2018
Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act or the ROBOCOP Act
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) require providers of text messaging or voice services, for no additional charge, to enable technology that verifies the accuracy of caller ID information; (2) require providers to offer subscribers optional free robocall-technology blocking technology; and (3) provide an exemption process for subscribers originating a call if there is a need to provide misleading or inaccurate information (such as a call to conduct an activity of a domestic violence shelter or medical practice).
The bill allows private actions to enjoin or recover damages for violations of the FCC's caller identification technology standards. States may bring civil actions for a pattern or practice of a failure to provide such technology or options.
The bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for persons within or outside the United States, with the intent to cause harm, to intentionally interfere with call-blocking technology.
The FCC must report on whether the requirements of this bill have reduced unwanted calls to consumers.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: ROBOCOP Act
Also known as: Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act
Latest action (Apr 18, 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 18, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.