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Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-6152| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Addison P. McDowell

Addison P. McDowell

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (17)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act establishes an interagency taskforce on unlawful robocalls , to be created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General within 270 days of enactment. This taskforce will comprise representatives from relevant federal agencies and seven private sector entities, including those with expertise in combating robocalls, the existing traceback consortium, marketing businesses, non-marketing organizations, and consumer advocates. The taskforce is mandated to prepare a comprehensive report for Congress within 360 days of its establishment, focusing on the most effective ways to combat unlawful robocalls originating from outside the United States. This report will compare domestic and foreign robocall volumes, identify foreign points of origin, assess financial losses, examine international collaboration on caller identification authentication technology like STIR/SHAKEN, and evaluate resource needs for enforcement agencies, including the potential for increased criminal penalties. Furthermore, the bill directs the FCC to issue rules requiring certain providers to post a bond, up to $100,000, before they can file a certification to the Robocall Mitigation Database . This bond requirement is intended to preserve the database's integrity by targeting providers that lack legitimate operations, sufficient regulatory oversight, or the ability to pay fines, while exempting bona fide, established communications service providers. The legislation also amends the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act by granting immunity to the registered traceback consortium for receiving, sharing, or publishing information related to suspected fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful robocalls. This includes call detail records and identifying information of providers and entities involved. Additionally, it authorizes the FCC or the consortium to publish a list of voice service providers that refuse to participate in traceback efforts or are found to originate or transmit substantial amounts of unlawful robocalls, enabling the FCC to take enforcement action based on this information.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5985
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5207
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Oct 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2666
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5985
    Foreign Robocall Elimination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5207
    Foreign Robocall Elimination Act


  • October 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2666
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-6152| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act establishes an interagency taskforce on unlawful robocalls , to be created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General within 270 days of enactment. This taskforce will comprise representatives from relevant federal agencies and seven private sector entities, including those with expertise in combating robocalls, the existing traceback consortium, marketing businesses, non-marketing organizations, and consumer advocates. The taskforce is mandated to prepare a comprehensive report for Congress within 360 days of its establishment, focusing on the most effective ways to combat unlawful robocalls originating from outside the United States. This report will compare domestic and foreign robocall volumes, identify foreign points of origin, assess financial losses, examine international collaboration on caller identification authentication technology like STIR/SHAKEN, and evaluate resource needs for enforcement agencies, including the potential for increased criminal penalties. Furthermore, the bill directs the FCC to issue rules requiring certain providers to post a bond, up to $100,000, before they can file a certification to the Robocall Mitigation Database . This bond requirement is intended to preserve the database's integrity by targeting providers that lack legitimate operations, sufficient regulatory oversight, or the ability to pay fines, while exempting bona fide, established communications service providers. The legislation also amends the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act by granting immunity to the registered traceback consortium for receiving, sharing, or publishing information related to suspected fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful robocalls. This includes call detail records and identifying information of providers and entities involved. Additionally, it authorizes the FCC or the consortium to publish a list of voice service providers that refuse to participate in traceback efforts or are found to originate or transmit substantial amounts of unlawful robocalls, enabling the FCC to take enforcement action based on this information.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5985
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5207
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Oct 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2666
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5985
    Foreign Robocall Elimination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5207
    Foreign Robocall Elimination Act


  • October 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2666
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Addison P. McDowell

Addison P. McDowell

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (17)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted