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Stricter Penalties, Including Jail Time, for Illegal Robocalls and Spoofing.

This bill introduces severe new penalties, including potential imprisonment, for individuals and companies responsible for mass, illegal automated calls and text messages (robocalls). The goal is to significantly reduce unwanted and fraudulent calls, protecting citizens from harassment and financial loss. Furthermore, civil fines for using inaccurate caller ID information (spoofing) are doubled.
Key points
Introduction of criminal penalties (up to 1 year) for willfully violating robocall and automated text message regulations.
Aggravated offenses carry up to 3 years imprisonment, applicable for high-volume calling (e.g., over 100,000 calls in 24 hours) or causing financial losses exceeding $5,000.
Doubling of maximum civil fines (from $10,000 to $20,000) for each violation involving the use of inaccurate or misleading caller identification information (spoofing).
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6449
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Process start date: 2025-12-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DO NOT Call Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6449.

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 2025-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of criminal penalties (up to 1 year) for willfully violating robocall and automated text message regulations.
  • Aggravated offenses carry up to 3 years imprisonment, applicable for high-volume calling (e.g., over 100,000 calls in 24 hours) or causing financial losses exceeding $5,000.
  • Doubling of maximum civil fines (from $10,000 to $20,000) for each violation involving the use of inaccurate or misleading caller identification information (spoofing).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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