Contact Congress about S. 2666: Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

The FCC would create a taskforce to study illegal robocalls from outside the United States. The group would recommend ways to trace, block, and punish those calls, then send Congress a report.

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Foreign Robocall Elimination Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.

Latest action on S. 2666: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in the United States who receive illegal robocalls from overseas. It also affects phone companies, technology companies, federal enforcement agencies, and groups that call consumers. The bill does not directly ban new calls or create new penalties right away. It sets up a process that could lead to later rule, enforcement, or funding changes.

Why this matters: Illegal robocalls can scam people, steal money, and expose personal information. Calls from outside the United States can be harder to trace and stop. This bill tries to build a clearer plan for those foreign calls. Its real effect would depend on whether Congress, agencies, foreign partners, and companies act on the taskforce’s recommendations.

Key provisions in S. 2666

• The FCC must create a taskforce on illegal robocalls. It must do this within 270 days after the bill becomes law.
• The taskforce focuses on robocalls that already break federal law. That includes illegal automated calls and false caller ID, especially when the calls start outside the United States.
• Federal agencies must take part in the taskforce. Seven private members must also join, including robocall experts, the TRACED Act robocall consortium, marketing callers, non-marketing callers, and consumer advocates.
• The FCC Chair, Federal Trade Commission Chair, and Attorney General choose the private members together. If they cannot agree, the bill sets a backup way to break the deadlock.
• The taskforce must study foreign illegal robocalls in practical terms. It must look at how many there are, where they come from, which countries are major sources, and how much money loss and identity theft they cause.

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Questions people ask about S. 2666

What is S. 2666?

The FCC would create a taskforce to study illegal robocalls from outside the United States. The group would recommend ways to trace, block, and punish those calls, then send Congress a report.

How do I support or oppose S. 2666?

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Who should I contact about S. 2666?

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