Do Not Disturb Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Feb 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 7116, the "Do Not Disturb Act," aims to strengthen existing rules against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing. The bill would broaden the definition of "robocall" to include text messages sent using certain automatic equipment and artificially generated voices. It also proposes requirements for voice service providers, including verifying customer identities and monitoring for robocall patterns. Additionally, the bill addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and telemarketing by requiring disclosure when AI is used to emulate a human and increasing penalties for fraud involving AI impersonation.
This legislation primarily affects consumers by seeking to reduce unwanted calls and texts, and telemarketing companies and voice service providers by imposing new obligations and potentially higher penalties. It also targets the use of AI in deceptive practices. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 29, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not advanced further and would need to be considered and passed by committees and the full House, and then by the Senate, before potentially becoming law.
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Timeline
2 Feb 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7116 do?
- H.R. 7116, the "Do Not Disturb Act," aims to strengthen existing rules against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing. The bill would broaden the definition of "robocall" to include text messages sent using certain automatic equipment and artificially generated voices. It also proposes requirements for voice service providers, including verifying customer identities and monitoring for robocall patterns. Additionally, the bill addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and telemarketing by requiring disclosure when AI is used to emulate a human and increasing penalties for fraud involving AI impersonation. This legislation primarily affects consumers by seeking to reduce unwanted calls and texts, and telemarketing companies and voice service providers by imposing new obligations and potentially higher penalties. It also targets the use of AI in deceptive practices. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 29, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not advanced further and would need to be considered and passed by committees and the full House, and then by the Senate, before potentially becoming law.
- Has H.R. 7116 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7116. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7116?
- H.R. 7116 was sponsored by Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7116?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (2 Feb 2024).
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