New Senate Bill Aims to Tackle Foreign Robocalls, Including Input from Ecommerce Businesses
August 13, 2025
The EIA is closely tracking Senate Bill 2666, the "Foreign Robocall Elimination Act," introduced in the Senate on August 1st by Senator Ted Budd and Senator Peter Welch. This bipartisan bill has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Its primary aim is to combat unlawful robocalls, particularly those originating from outside the United States. The proposed legislation directs the FCC, in consultation with the FTC and the Attorney General, to establish a task force focused on unlawful robocalls.…
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EIA Engages Michigan Legislators on SB 351 – A Flawed Mini-TCPA Bill
June 30, 2025
The EIA was in Lansing. Michigan last week, engaging with various members of the Michigan legislature to discuss Senate Bill 351. This bill, which aims to regulate telephone solicitation sales and related conduct, is virtually identical to Senate Bill 1037, a similar "mini-TCPA" introduced last term that ultimately failed to advance. EIA has significant concerns that SB 351 could lead to a surge in litigation against legitimate businesses operating in Michigan and nationwide, rather than effectively targeting the actual bad actors behind scam calls and texts.…
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Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision in McLaughlin v. McKesson Ushers in a New Era for TCPA Litigation
June 23, 2025
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corporation, a ruling that fundamentally redefines the interpretive authority of district courts in civil enforcement proceedings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). …
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FCC Continues Efforts to Implement Technical Solutions to Fight Scam and Spam Robocalls
April 29, 2025
At its April 2025 opening meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on addressing a known vulnerability in our telecommunications network that has hindered efforts to prevent these nuisance calls: the non-Internet Protocol (IP) caller ID authentication gap. This NPRM is the latest in a series of steps the Commission has taken to combat illegal robocalls and fraud through technical solutions, a path directed by Congress in the TRACED Act.…
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EIA Commends FCC Action Strengthening the Network Against Illegal Robocalls
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August 8, 2025
The EIA recognizes the FCC's recent action to remove 185 non-compliant voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). This move, effective August 6, 2025, directly prevents these providers from connecting to U.S. networks until they comply with FCC regulations. As an organization dedicated to fostering a predictable and fair legal environment for the ecommerce industry, the EIA supports targeted efforts that enhance consumer protection without creating undue burdens for legitimate businesses.…
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