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Stricter Penalties for Unwanted Calls and Caller ID Spoofing

This new law significantly toughens penalties for unwanted telephone calls, including spam and scams. Citizens can expect better protection from intrusive calls, as offenders will face higher fines and prison sentences, especially for mass calls or fraudulent activities.
Key points
Introduction of prison sentences up to 1 year for willful and knowing violations of telephone consumer protection laws.
Increased prison sentences up to 3 years for aggravated offenses, such as repeat convictions, mass calls (over 100,000 in 24h), using calls for felony, or causing financial losses of $5,000 or more.
Doubling of financial penalties from $10,000 to $20,000 for providing inaccurate caller identification information (spoofing).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_800
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DO NOT Call Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_800.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of prison sentences up to 1 year for willful and knowing violations of telephone consumer protection laws.
  • Increased prison sentences up to 3 years for aggravated offenses, such as repeat convictions, mass calls (over 100,000 in 24h), using calls for felony, or causing financial losses of $5,000 or more.
  • Doubling of financial penalties from $10,000 to $20,000 for providing inaccurate caller identification information (spoofing).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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