Telephone And Wireless Communication
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ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019 Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 [HB-2355]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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E-FRONTIER Act Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act [HB-2063]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
Constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/27/2019
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Dignity Act Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 [HB-2034]
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[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members. Finally, the bill allows
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Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/15/2019
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Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2019 [HB-2301]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the FTC on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the FTC in monitoring the market for mail, television, Internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (robocall) fraud targeting seniors. The office must (1) disseminate to seniors and their families and caregivers information on the most common fraud schemes, including methods of reporting complaints either to the FTC's national toll-free telephone number
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 04/15/2019
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ROBOCOP Act Repeated Objectionable Bothering Of Consumers On Phones Act [HB-2298]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on misleading or inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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DISCLOSE Act of 2019 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2019 [S.1147]
[Elections ]
[Finance ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Expands prohibitions and requires additional disclosures related to political spending. Specifically, foreign nationals are further restricted regarding their involvement in election related activity, including by prohibiting their participation in the decision-making process regarding an election expenditure. Existing foreign money prohibitions are expanded to prohibit disbursements for paid internet or digital communications. The Federal Election Commission must perform an audit after each election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 04/11/2019
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ROBOCOP Act Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act [S.1212]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/11/2019
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ROBOCOP Act Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act [S.1212]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and to require providers of telephone service to offer technology to subscribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted telephone calls and text messages, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/11/2019
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Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 [S.1199]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the national poison center network program. Specifically, the bill allows the use of other communication technologies (in addition to the national toll-free number) to access poison control centers and requires the program to include toxic exposure (in addition to poisoning) in nationwide media campaigns. Further, the bill modifies the waiver limitations for poison control center accreditation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 07/23/2019
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Dignity Act Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 [S.992]
[Healthcare ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members. Finally, the bill allows
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/02/2019
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U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019 [S.987]
[Trade ]
[Telecommunications ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[Economic Development ]
Calls for various reports to Congress on China-related topics and revises labeling requirements under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Various agencies shall report on whether the United States should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization against China and on China's trade-distorting practices; efforts to prosecute Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliates who threaten or coerce U.S. residents; Chinese bases in other countries and how such bases affect freedom of navigation, sea control, and U.S. interests; the Chinese Coast
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/02/2019
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RURAL Act of 2019 Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 [HB-2147]
[Telecommunications ]
[Taxes ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Energy ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Small Business ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/09/2019
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Federal Register Modernization Act [S.1078]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Libraries ]
Revises provisions regarding the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published. The bill provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish a website to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/09/2019
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Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act [S.1032]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/04/2019
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TRACED Act Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act [HB-2015]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Implements a forfeiture penalty for violations (with or without intent) of the prohibition on certain robocalls. The bill also removes an annual reporting requirement for enforcement relating to unsolicited facsimile advertisements. The bill requires voice service providers to develop call authentication technologies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall promulgate rules establishing when a provider may block a voice call based on information provided by the call authentication framework, but also must establish a process to permit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/02/2019
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Ending Mass Collection of Americans’ Phone Records Act of 2019 [S.936]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Telecommunications ]
Repeals the authority of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to obtain business records, such as phone records, on an ongoing basis under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA warrants shall only be for items specifically identified in the FBI's application to access the records. FISA currently allows the FBI to apply for a warrant to access records and other documents to obtain foreign intelligence information or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities. The application for such a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/28/2019
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Ending Mass Collection of Americans’ Phone Records Act [HB-1942]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
Repeals the authority of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to obtain business records, such as phone records, on an ongoing basis under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA warrants shall only be for items specifically identified in the FBI's application to access the records. FISA currently allows the FBI to apply for a warrant to access records and other documents to obtain foreign intelligence information or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities. The application for such a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Pocan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/03/2019
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A concurrent resolution recognizing that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei and ZTE pose serious threats to the national security of the United States and its allies. [SCR-10]
[Telecommunications ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
This concurrent resolution recognizes Chinese telecommunications companies, specifically Huawei and ZTE, as significant threats to national security. The resolution calls on the United States and its allies to limit the risks associated with use of these companies' products, primarily by identifying effective and reliable alternatives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 07/09/2019
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Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 [S.952]
[Telecommunications ]
[Crime ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[National Security ]
Allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/28/2019
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A resolution designating April 2019 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month". [SR-131]
[Telecommunications ]
[Public Safety ]
[Education ]
This resolution designates April 2019 as National 9-1-1 Education Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 04/11/2019