S. 30 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009
S. 30 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2009, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-331
What it does
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such tran…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2009
- Passed the SenateFeb 23, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-331. (Dec 22, 2010)
More bills from Bill Nelson in the 111th Congress
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- S. 352: DTV Delay Act
- H.R. 2245: New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act
- S. 1694: A bill to allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program…
- H.R. 3819: To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime.
- S. 3186: Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010
- S. 3333: Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010
- S. 3304: Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
- S. 3828: A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video…
- S. 3729: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
- S. 2847: CALM Act
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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