Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Plain Language Summary
# Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act aims to reduce unwanted automated calls originating from foreign sources. The bill would establish measures to identify, track, and block robocalls coming from outside the United States, addressing a growing problem of spam and scam calls that target American consumers. The legislation likely includes provisions for government agencies to study the issue and coordinate efforts to combat international robocalls, along with requirements for telecommunications companies to implement blocking technology. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact American phone users who receive unwanted robocalls, as well as telecommunications companies responsible for blocking or filtering calls.
It may also involve foreign corporations operating in the telecommunications space and could affect international business practices related to phone communications. **Current Status:** As of now, S 2666 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and is still in the early stages of the legislative process. No action has been taken to move it forward for debate or a vote.
Latest Action
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.