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- H.R.1304
H.R.1304: To require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission, to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 19, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 15, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program to reduce covered calls by egregious violators. A covered call is generally one that (1) is made by an automatic dialing system, (2) uses an artificial or prerecorded voice and is not initiated for emergency purposes, or (3) violates the do-not-call-registry. The FTC must provide monetary compensation for the identification and prevention of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 19, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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| Feb. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Garret Graves (R-La.) |