Walberg, House Take Action to Stop Illegal Robocalls

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Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers consumers and cracks down on illegal robocallers. H.R. 3375 includes a provision Walberg helped author to address one-ring scams, an increasingly common robocall scheme that tricks consumers into paying huge hidden fees on return phone calls. The bill passed the House by a 429-3 vote.

"The personal impact of illegal robocalls can range from irritating to predatory, but one thing is clear: They must be stopped," said Walberg. "This bipartisan legislation is a major step towards providing fed up citizens with peace of mind when answering their phones and more safeguards from fraudulent actors. I was proud to collaborate with my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee to tackle this important issue and get results."

About H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt critical consumer protections and report to Congress on its progress against illegal robocallers.
Gives the FCC up to four years to catch illegal callers, and streamlines the FCC's ability to quickly fine first-time offenders.
Supports the rapid implementation of new technologies to make sure that every call is authenticated, and illegal calls are blocked.
Allows the blocking of illegal robocalls in a reasonable manner by providers without an extra line-item charge to consumers.
Establishes a Hospital Robocall Working Group to shield our health care system from illegal robocalls.

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