S. 151 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act
S. 151 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2019, sponsored by John Thune with 84 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-105
What it does
Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act or the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act This bill establishes rules and requirements to deter criminal robocall violations. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must require voice service providers to develop call authentication technologies; initiate a rulemaking to protect a subscriber from receiving unwanted calls or texts from a cal…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 23, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 4, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2019
- Became lawDec 30, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-105. (Dec 30, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 4, 2019 · Passed417–3 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 23, 2019 · Bill Passed97–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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