Senate bill calls for FCC-led task force to combat overseas robocalls

Senate bill calls for FCC-led task force to combat overseas robocalls

To better battle the scourge of robocalls plaguing Americans’ phones, a bipartisan pair of senators is pushing new legislation that would require the Federal Communications Commission to train its eyes on scammers operating abroad. The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act from Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., charges the FCC with creating a public-private task force focused on finding new methods to eliminate unlawful robocalls that a…

Senators Propose Task Force to Tackle Foreign Robocall Threat

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2025 – A new Senate bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to create a task force focused on stopping robocalls that originate from outside the United States.Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act on Friday. The task force the bill directs the FCC to stand up would include representatives from key federal agencies and the private sector, including ex…