US HB3707 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 11 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-07-25 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Increases fines for robocall, spoofing, and telemarketing violations. Additionally, the bill reduces the amount that must be in controversy to give rise to a private right of action and allows a person bringing such an action to obtain twice the amount of damages sustained.

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Title

DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019 Double the Enforcement and Fines of Everyone Associated with Terrible Robocalls Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-07-25HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)
2019-07-12HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
2019-07-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-07-11HouseIntroduced in House

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