United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1536 — NOTICE Act of 2011

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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

Notification of Origin of Telecommunications and Internet Consumer Exchanges Act of 2011 or the NOTICE Act of 2011 - Requires a business entity that initiates or receives a customer service communication to require each of its employees or agents participating in the communication to disclose their physical location at the beginning of each such communication unless all involved employees or agents are located in the United States. Exempts any communication: (1) initiated by a consumer if the consumer knows or reasonably should know that the employee or agent is located outside the United States; or (2) related to the provision of emergency services. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exclude certain classes or types of business entities or customer services communications from the requirements of this Act for exceptionally compelling circumstances that justify such exclusions. Sets forth enforcement provisions.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1536 do?
Notification of Origin of Telecommunications and Internet Consumer Exchanges Act of 2011 or the NOTICE Act of 2011 - Requires a business entity that initiates or receives a customer service communication to require each of its employees or agents participating in the communication to disclose their physical location at the beginning of each such communication unless all involved employees or agents are located in the United States. Exempts any communication: (1) initiated by a consumer if the consumer knows or reasonably should know that the employee or agent is located outside the United States; or (2) related to the provision of emergency services. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exclude certain classes or types of business entities or customer services communications from the requirements of this Act for exceptionally compelling circumstances that justify such exclusions. Sets forth enforcement provisions.
Who sponsors S 1536?
S 1536 is sponsored by Charles Schumer (D).
What is the current status of S 1536?
This bill died with 112th 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 S 1536?
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