To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to enforce its own forfeiture penalties with respect to violations of restrictions on the use of telephone equipment.
- Last Action
- 6/23/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 2023-06-20Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-06-20Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-06-20Introduced in House
- 2023-06-20Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-20 (00)
This bill gives the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority to pursue specified unpaid fines for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) via litigation. The TCPA prohibits certain telemarketing calls made without the recipient’s consent and using automatic dialing technology or artificial and prerecorded voice messages.
Under current law, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has authority to pursue unpaid fines for violations of the TCPA. Under the bill, if DOJ does not pursue an unpaid fine within a specified time period, the FCC may do so. The bill directs the FCC to prioritize the collection of unpaid fines over $25 million.
Cosponsors (7)
- Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Robin Kelly (D-IL)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Telephone and wireless communication
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