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FCC Gains Power to Enforce Unpaid Robocall Fines

New rules grant the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) more authority to enforce financial penalties for unwanted telephone calls, such as spam calls and robocalls. This means the FCC can act more quickly against companies and individuals violating these rules, aiming to reduce the number of annoying calls citizens receive. The act seeks to better protect consumers from unwanted calls.
Key points
The FCC can independently pursue unpaid fines for unwanted calls if the Attorney General does not act within 120 days.
The FCC will prioritize enforcing fines over $25 million, targeting major offenders.
The FCC gains the ability to create regulations to protect citizens from unwanted calls, including automated ones.
Citizens may experience a reduction in unwanted calls and phone spam.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1025
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FCC Legal Enforcement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1025.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FCC can independently pursue unpaid fines for unwanted calls if the Attorney General does not act within 120 days.
  • The FCC will prioritize enforcing fines over $25 million, targeting major offenders.
  • The FCC gains the ability to create regulations to protect citizens from unwanted calls, including automated ones.
  • Citizens may experience a reduction in unwanted calls and phone spam.
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 Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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