H.R. 6152 · In committee · Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

Sponsor: Addison P. McDowell (R-NC)

What it does

• Directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish an interagency taskforce on unlawful robocalls within 270 days after enactment, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General.
• Requires the taskforce to include representatives from Federal agencies, voice service providers, analytics providers, technology experts, the Consortium established under the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, marketing businesses, nonprofit organizations, and consumer advocacy groups.
• Mandates the taskforce to prepare a report examining the volume and origins of foreign unlawful robocalls, financial losses to U.S. consumers, technical solutions such as STIR/SHAKEN standards, and international cooperation mechanisms.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce