Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act, aims to prevent unwanted automated calls to telephone numbers assigned to federal government agencies. It specifically restricts the use of automated telephone equipment that can make repeated calls and provide information without direct human intervention, particularly when those calls relate to information for someone other than the caller. The goal is to reduce unwanted calls and protect sensitive information associated with federal agencies.
Key provisions
- Restricts automated telephone equipment from making repeated calls to federal agency phone numbers.
- Prohibits automated equipment from providing and receiving information during calls.
- Limits automated calls to those directly related to the caller.
- Addresses a specific section of the Communications Act of 1934.
Who is affected
- Federal Departments and Agencies
- Telephone Consumers
- Automated Telephone Equipment Manufacturers
- Callers using automated equipment
Notable changes
- Adds a new restriction to the Communications Act regarding automated calls to federal numbers.
- Defines specific criteria for automated equipment that triggers the restriction.
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