Introduced
by
To require that automated phone calls (“robocalls”), e-mail, or other electronic communications used by political campaigns disclose the identity of the person paying for the communication and whether it is authorized by a candidate, with violations a misdemeanor subject to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also prohibits robocalls between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To require that automated phone calls (“robocalls”), e-mail, or other electronic communications used by political campaigns disclose the identity of the person paying for the communication and whether it is authorized by a candidate, with violations a misdemeanor subject to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. The bill would also prohibits robocalls between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
