Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007
Latest action (12 Jun 2007): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
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Official summary
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunication service or VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) service, to cause any caller identification service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information ("spoofing") with the intent to defraud or cause harm. Prohibits construing these provisions to prevent blocking caller identification or to authorize or prohibit law enforcement or U.S. intelligence agency activities.
Timeline
12 Jun 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
15 Mar 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 251 do?
- Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunication service or VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) service, to cause any caller identification service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information ("spoofing") with the intent to defraud or cause harm. Prohibits construing these provisions to prevent blocking caller identification or to authorize or prohibit law enforcement or U.S. intelligence agency activities.
- Has H.R. 251 become law?
- Not yet. As of 12 Jun 2007, H.R. 251 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 251?
- H.R. 251 was sponsored by Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16, 2013-2020] (Democrat-NY), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 251?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (12 Jun 2007).
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