HR 4919
DO NOT Call Act of 2021
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This bill, the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2021, aims to strengthen penalties for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993. It increases criminal penalties for intentionally violating the law, including potential imprisonment and fines, particularly for those engaging in large-scale automated calls or using such calls to further criminal activity. The bill also raises the fine for providing misleading caller identification information from $10,000 to $20,000. The goal is to reduce unwanted and deceptive phone calls.
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Brad R. Wenstrup
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