What does Preamble of Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include all telephone subscribers, to expand the private right of action for calls in violation of those rules, and to modify the definition of the term ``automatic telephone dialing system'``, aims to amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The bill intends to expand the scope of Do Not Call rules to encompass all telephone subscribers. It proposes to broaden the private right of action for violations of these rules. The bill also seeks to modify the definition of 'automatic telephone dialing system'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act.

What does EXPANDING SCOPE OF DO NOT CALL RULES AND PRIVATE RIGHT OF of Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act do?

This section amends Section 227(c) of the Communications Act of 1934. The amendments remove the term 'residential' from specific portions of paragraph (1), (3), and (5). Paragraph (5) is modified to remove the restriction of 'more than one telephone call within any 12-month period' and instead allows 'a telephone call'. Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) removes the phrase 'up to'. The Federal Communications Commission is required to revise regulations under Section 227(c) within 270 days of the Act's enactment to implement these amendments.

What does DEFINITION OF AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALING SYSTEM. of Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act do?

This section amends Section 227(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934. The amendment to subparagraph (A) inserts 'or a list of telephone numbers' after 'using a random or sequential number generator'. The amendment to subparagraph (B) inserts 'successively without human intervention' after 'to dial such numbers'.

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Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the Do Not Call rules to apply to all telephone subscribers, not just residential ones.
It broadens the legal recourse for individuals harmed by violations of Do Not Call rules, removing limitations on the number of calls required to pursue legal action.
The bill modifies the definition of 'automatic telephone dialing system' to include the use of lists of telephone numbers and dialing without human intervention.

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