United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 1304 — To require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission, to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a pilot program to reward reporting robocall violations.

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create a robocaller bounty program to reduce illegal robocalls. The program will provide monetary rewards for identifying and preventing these calls and will involve collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers could benefit from reduced robocalls and potentially receive compensation if they help identify violators.

Summary

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program to reduce covered calls by egregious violators. A covered call is generally one that (1) is made by an automatic dialing system, (2) uses an artificial or prerecorded voice and is not initiated for emergency purposes, or (3) violates the do-not-call-registry. The FTC must provide monetary compensation for the identification and prevention of covered calls and enable participants to share funds recovered from violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1304 do?
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish a robocaller bounty pilot program to reduce covered calls by egregious violators. A covered call is generally one that (1) is made by an automatic dialing system, (2) uses an artificial or prerecorded voice and is not initiated for emergency purposes, or (3) violates the do-not-call-registry. The FTC must provide monetary compensation for the identification and prevention of covered calls and enable participants to share funds recovered from violations.
Who sponsors HR 1304?
HR 1304 is sponsored by Graves, Garret (Republican), Crist, Charlie (Democratic), and Meadows, Mark (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1304?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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