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RepublicanBill · H.R. 6449· House(119-HR-6449)

DO NOT Call Act

Rep. Kustoff
Age: 60 years
Tennessee
Introduced
12/4/2025
Last activity
12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
David Kustoff
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 11
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "DO NOT Call Act," aims to modify penalties for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993. It introduces criminal penalties for individuals who willfully and knowingly violate these regulations. Under the new rules, violators could face up to one year in prison and fines. More severe penalties, including up to three years in prison, apply to aggravated offenses such as repeat violations or large-scale calling operations. The bill also increases the fines for providing inaccurate caller identification information.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7

    The bill increases penalties for inaccurate caller identification and introduces criminal penalties for unlawful calling practices to protect consumers.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Increased penalties for calls causing financial loss provide greater protection for vulnerable individuals against telephone-based fraud.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides stronger deterrence against intrusive and fraudulent telemarketing calls that target middle-income families.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3

    The bill introduces new criminal penalties and increased prison terms for certain telephone communication violations.

  • Does this get reliable internet to more people?-1

    The bill's focus on regulating text messages and automated calls may create new compliance burdens for digital communication services.