WASHINGTON—The House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced legislation intended to combat illegal robocalls to the full chamber.
The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375) was advanced unanimously. Prior to its passage, committee members also approved of some amendments related to transparency, preventing the spoofing of hospital numbers, and increasing the penalties for perpetrators of illegal robocalls, NAFCU reported.
NAFCU said it is supportive of the bill's provision requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue regulations on the definition of "autodialer" within six months of its enactment. However, the association shared concerns about the bill's narrow safe harbor for the FCC's reassigned numbers database as it could impede credit unions' ability to contact their members with important financial information.
NAFCU said it continues to share its concerns related to the definition of an autodialer and the need for clarity under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to ensure credit unions can contact their members without fear of frivolous litigation.