S. 714 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005
S. 714 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2005, sponsored by Gordon Smith with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 109-21
What it does
Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a person from using any telephone facsimile (fax) machine, computer, or other device to send, to another fax machine, an unsolicited advertisement to a person who has requested that such sender not send such advertisements, or to any other person unless: (1) the sender has an established business relationship with the person; (2) the sender obt…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gordon Smith (R-OR). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2005
- Passed the SenateJun 24, 2005
- Passed the HouseJun 28, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJun 30, 2005
- Became lawJul 9, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-21. (Jul 9, 2005)
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