United States 111th Congress Status: In Committee

HR 522 — Protection From Telemarketers Act

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

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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 111th 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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Summary

Protection From Telemarketers Act - Amends the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to include in rules respecting abusive telemarketing acts or practices a requirement that telemarketers not initiate any outbound telephone calls during the hours of 5 to 7 p.m. in the locality of the person called.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 522 do?
Protection From Telemarketers Act - Amends the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to include in rules respecting abusive telemarketing acts or practices a requirement that telemarketers not initiate any outbound telephone calls during the hours of 5 to 7 p.m. in the locality of the person called.
What is the current status of HR 522?
This bill died with 111th 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.
Where can I track HR 522?
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