HB 3865 Moves Forward in Oregon: Significant Disagreement Over Consumer Consent Remains
June 17, 2025
Yesterday marked another pivotal, yet deeply concerning, day in Oregon for e-commerce and other businesses nationwide as the Oregon Senate Rules Committee voted to advance House Bill 3865 towards a final passage. The vote was closely divided, reflecting the ongoing debate and significant concerns surrounding this legislation's impact on legitimate businesses.…
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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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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
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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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 Holds Meetings with FCC on Abusive “Quiet Hours” Litigation
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
June 12, 2025
On June 10, 2025, EIA’s President & CEO, David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two crucial ex parte meetings with key representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These proactive discussions focused on our previously submitted Petition for Declaratory Ruling, aimed at combating abusive "quiet hours" litigation and securing much-needed clarity from the FCC.…
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