Kwame Raoul Joins Coalition to Demand Stronger Federal Oversight of Robocallers
The coalition wants stronger verification, faster tracing and tougher enforcement after warning that 37 providers faced action in the first phase of a crackdown.
- On Monday, a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general led by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson urged the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen the Robocall Mitigation Database to better block illegal calls.
- Current oversight allows bad actors to enter and remain in the RMD, which the coalition argues necessitates stronger verification requirements to create a more effective barrier against illegal robocall traffic.
- Providers must disclose third-party relationships, verify business solvency, and respond to traceback requests within 24 hours, while officials thoroughly vet all information before allowing them into the database.
- Operation Robocall Roundup, launched by the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force in 2025, preceded this effort. Two weeks ago, the FCC ordered six companies to address protection issues or risk losing call-routing ability.
- "Robocalls are a continued nuisance," Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said, urging the FCC to serve as a strong federal partner as the coalition pushes for faster implementation of these safety measures.
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Attorney General Raoul Pushes Federal Government To Improve Robocall Mitigation Database In Ongoing Effort To Combat Illegal Robocalls
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD), which would help curb illegal robocalls.“Robocalls are a continued nuisance to nearly every American, costing time, money and violating consumers’ privacy,” Raoul said. “While the FCC’s progress has supported state efforts to addre…
Idaho Joins Multistate Push for Stronger Protections Against Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen federal safeguards against illegal robocalls. In a November 12 announcement, Labrador said the coalition is urging the FCC to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database, a system designed to help prevent illegal calls from moving through U.S. telephone networks. “Every Idaho…
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