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MI HR0386
Resolution
Status
12/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michele Hoitenga
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to grant the Federal Communications Commission additional authority to combat unwanted robocalls and "call spoofing" (spoofed caller ID information designed to deceive consumers).
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Identifies unwanted robocalls and spoofing as the most frequent consumer complaints to the FCC, with the problem growing as technology evolves.
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References the federal Truth in Caller ID Act, which prohibits transmitting misleading caller ID information with intent to defraud, but notes current FCC initiatives are insufficient.
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Directs the FCC to enhance public education on how to report illegal telephone calls through all available means, including social media and internet outreach.
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Requires transmission of the resolution to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Michigan congressional delegation, and FCC leadership.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to grant additional authority to the Federal Communications Commission allowing it to stop unwanted robocalls and "call spoofing" and to urge the Federal Communications Commission to educate the public on how to report illegal telephone calls.
Congress of the United States
Last Action
Adopted
12/11/2018