To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.

H.R. 3161 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 2003, sponsored by Billy Tauzin with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 24, 2003
Co-sponsors: 39
Policy area: Commerce
Public law: Public Law 108-82

What it does

Declares that the Federal Trade Commission is authorized under the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to implement and enforce a national do-not-call registry. Ratifies the do-not-call registry provision of the Telemarketing Sales Rule which was promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, effective March 31, 2003.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Billy Tauzin (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 14 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 24, 2003
Passed the HouseSep 25, 2003
Passed the SenateSep 25, 2003
Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2003
Became lawSep 29, 2003

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-82. (Sep 29, 2003)

How Congress voted

On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 25, 2003 · Bill Passed95–0
On Passage
House · Sep 25, 2003 · Passed412–8

Every roll call vote on this bill

To Ratify the Authority of the Federal Trade Commission to Establish a Do-Not-Call RegistryHouse · Sep 25, 2003
A bill to ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.Senate · Sep 25, 2003

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Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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