Cracks down on illegal robocalls and scam texts with new criminal charges and higher fines.
This bill would make it a crime to knowingly send illegal robocalls and scam texts, with penalties up to 3 years in prison. It would also double the fines for faking caller ID information, aiming to protect Americans from unwanted and fraudulent calls.
Today, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has civil penalties for illegal calls, including a $10,000 fine for faking caller ID, but no specific criminal penalties for knowingly breaking these rules. This bill would add new criminal penalties, allowing for prison time of up to 3 years and fines for willful violations, and would double the civil fine for faking caller ID to $20,000 per violation.
HR 6449 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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