Require telemarketers to obtain explicit written consent from each consumer before sending robocalls or robotexts, in order to curb robocall abuses and restore consumer control over consent.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Stop Spam Calls Act to crack down on spam calls and texts by empowering the FCC to better protect consumers. The bill requires each telemarketer wanting to send robocalls or robotexts to a consumer to directly get their explicit, written consent. Under current law, businesses can ask consumers to consent to telemarketing calls from them and thousands of their marketing partners with a single check box. “Families shouldn’t be subjected to unwanted telemarketing robocalls from thousands of businesses. In an age where Americans have become far too used to their information being sold to the highest bidder behind their backs, Congress needs to take action to protect people’s privacy. The Stop Spam Calls Act will reign in robocall abuses and reestablish the power of consent for consumers,” said Congressman Subramanyam.

Subramanyam introduced the Stop Spam Calls Act and said it would require direct written consent for robocalls or robotexts, rein in robocall abuses, and restore consumer consent.

Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Stop Spam Calls Act | Representative Suhas Subramanyam
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"U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Stop Spam Calls Act to crack down on spam calls and texts by empowering the FCC to better protect consumers."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Within the 2026-08-30 to 2026-09-28 lookback window, Subramanyam introduced a bill aimed at this commitment, but introduction alone is not enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Press Releases | Representative Suhas Subramanyam
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"The bill requires each telemarketer wanting to send robocalls or robotexts to a consumer to directly get their explicit, written consent."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official release describes the bill as matching the promise’s core requirement: explicit written consent from each telemarketer before robocalls or robotexts.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Press Releases | Representative Suhas Subramanyam
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"The Commission closes the lead generator loophole by requiring comparison shopping websites to get consumer consent one seller at a time, if prior express written consent is required under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and thus prohibits abuse of consumer consent by such websites."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The FCC had adopted a one-seller-at-a-time consent rule before Subramanyam’s federal term, showing the relevant federal policy background, but that rule later did not remain in force.

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2023-28832.pdf
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"This action reinstates in the Commission's rules the prior version of Sec. 64.1200(f)(9). Prior to the court's mandate, the Commission had postponed the effective date of the revised rule and the revised rule had not gone into effect."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The FCC formally restored the prior consent rule after the court mandate, confirming the stricter one-to-one rule was not in effect during Subramanyam’s term.

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Federal Register :: Delete, Delete, Delete; Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages; Rules and Regulations Implementing of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
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"For these reasons, we grant IMC’s petition for review, vacate Part III.D of the 2023 Order, and remand for further proceedings."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Eleventh Circuit vacated the FCC’s one-to-one consent portion of the 2023 order, leaving the promise unresolved absent new legislation or valid agency action.

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Insurance Marketing Coalition Limited v. Federal Communications Commission, No. 24-10277 (11th Cir. 2025) :: Justia
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"Last Action Date Listed September 24, 2026 Action Mr. Subramanyam (for himself, Mr. Shreve, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Carson, Mr. Whitesides, and Mr. Mannion) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce"

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official GovInfo bill details still list only introduction and referral to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, so the commitment remains unresolved absent enactment or final agency action.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 10610 (IH) - Stop Spam Calls Act - BILLS-119hr10610ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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"Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall revise section 64.1200(f)(9) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations"

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official introduced bill text would direct the FCC to restore the relevant consent rule after enactment, documenting concrete same-term legislative effort but not completed delivery.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 10610 Introduced in House (IH) - Stop Spam Calls Act | GovInfo
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