H.R. 2015 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
TRACED Act
H.R. 2015 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 1, 2019, sponsored by David Kustoff with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act or the TRACED Act This bill 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Kustoff (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (Apr 2, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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