S. 1655 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish the do-not-call registry.
S. 1655 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 25, 2003, sponsored by John Ensign with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Declares that the Federal Trade Commission is authorized under the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to compile and implement a national do-not-call registry. Ratifies the do-not-call registry provision of the Telemarketing Sales Rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, effective March 31, 2003.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ensign (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 25, 2003)
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