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- H.R.3161
H.R.3161: To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2003
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (25 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Federal Trade Commission is authorized under the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to implement and enforce a national do-not-call registry. Ratifies the do-not-call registry provision of the Telemarketing Sales Rule which was promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, effective March 31, 2003.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
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Considered pursuant to a previous order.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3161.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 8 (Roll no. 521).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 365.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 108-82.
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| Sept. 24, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by William J. Tauzin (R-La.) |