Problems Persist in Oregon: EIA Reacts to Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of HB 3865A
May 22, 2025
Yesterday, May 21st, 2025, the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary held a work session concerning House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages and restrict their time, frequency, and manner. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is one we support, the bill as initially passed by the House and even in its amended form, continues to raise significant concerns for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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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 Rallies Industry to Advocate for Changes to Oregon HB 3865
April 25, 2025
On April 24, 2025, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages, and to restrict the time, frequency, and manner of these communications. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is widely supported, representatives from the technology and e-commerce industries testified regarding significant concerns about the bill's potential for unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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Law360 Coverage of “Quiet Hours” Petition Highlights EIA’s Efforts to End Frivolous TCPA Litigation
April 23, 2025
The EIA appreciates Law360’s recent coverage of our petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the "quiet hours" rule and text marketing messages received outside the hours of 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. The article, "Courts Equipped For Frivolous 'Quiet Hour' Suits, FCC Told," published on April 21, 2025, provided valuable insight into our proactive efforts to address a critical issue impacting law-abiding businesses in the e-commerce sector. …
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EIA Sounds Alarm as Oregon House Passes HB 3865, Ignoring Business Concerns and Ushering in Regulatory Chaos
April 11, 2025
Yesterday marked a concerning day for the ecommerce industry as the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 3865. The EIA expresses its profound disappointment at the bill's advancement, especially in light of the substantial and clearly articulated concerns raised by the EIA and numerous businesses regarding its detrimental impact on modern ecommerce practices, particularly text message marketing, a vital tool for engaging with consenting customers.…
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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
April 29, 2025
The EIA recently filed reply comments with the FCC in strong support of our Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling and/or Waiver. This filing, along with filings from other industry participants like the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment (R.E.A.C.H.), reinforces the critical need for the Commission to act decisively to address an escalating crisis of frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).…
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