The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act seeks to establish a public-private task force within the FCC to study and recommend actions against illegal robocalls coming from foreign sources. The task force’s objective is to offer specific solutions that mitigate robocall issues without affecting legitimate communications. Senators Budd and Welch highlight the urgency of this legislation, citing the significant distress caused to millions of Americans by scam calls each month.
The legislation is designed to gather vital information about the scale of the robocall problem and its origins. Amendments added to the bill aim to enhance its effectiveness, including requiring phone companies to post a bond before transmitting calls and extending liability protections for companies sharing information to trace robocall sources. This closely follows concerns raised regarding the STIR/SHAKEN protocol’s effectiveness, especially after a notable incident involving spoofed calls. With bipartisan support, the bill now moves towards a full Senate vote, indicating a strong legislative push to resolve this pervasive issue.
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