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S. 30Became Law

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 22, 2010)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 23, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as preventing or restricting any person from blocking any caller identification service.

Requires a related report by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Congress.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the FCC).

Declares that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a state, or a state's political subdivision, or of a U.S. intelligence agency.

What just happenedDec 22, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-331.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Dec 22, 2010PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 111-331.

  2. Dec 22, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 111-331.

  3. Dec 22, 2010PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 22, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 17, 2010FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 17, 2010President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 15, 2010

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Dec 15, 2010FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Dec 15, 2010FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8377)

  10. Dec 15, 2010Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8377)

  11. Dec 15, 2010FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 30.

  12. Dec 15, 2010FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8376-8380)

  13. Dec 15, 2010FloorH30300

    Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Feb 24, 2010IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Feb 24, 2010Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Feb 24, 2010FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Feb 23, 2010Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S713-714)

  18. Feb 23, 2010Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S713-714)

  19. Feb 23, 2010Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S713-714)

  20. Nov 2, 2009Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.

  21. Nov 2, 2009Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 111-96.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Nov 2, 2009Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 111-96.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Aug 5, 2009Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Jan 7, 2009IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S174)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Jan 7, 2009IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S173-174)

  26. Jan 7, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 22, 201049

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 23, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as preventing or restricting any person from blocking any caller identification service.

Requires a related report by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Congress.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the FCC).

Declares that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a state, or a state's political subdivision, or of a U.S. intelligence agency.

Passed House without amendmentDec 15, 201081

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 23, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as preventing or restricting any person from blocking any caller identification service.

Requires a related report by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Congress.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the FCC).

Declares that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a state, or a state's political subdivision, or of a U.S. intelligence agency.

Passed Senate amendedFeb 23, 201035

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as preventing or restricting any person from blocking any caller identification service.

Requires a related report by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Congress.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the FCC).

Declares that this Act does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a state, or a state's political subdivision, or of a U.S. intelligence agency.

Reported to Senate without amendmentNov 2, 200980

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as preventing or restricting any person from blocking any caller identification service.

Requires a related report by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Congress.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the FCC).

Introduced in SenateJan 7, 200900

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person in the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or Internet protocol (IP)-enabled voice service, to cause any caller identification (ID) service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ID information, unless such transmission is exempted in connection with: (1) authorized activities of law enforcement agencies; or (2) a court order specifically authorizing the use of caller ID manipulation.

Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations. Allows for enforcement by states (with authorized intervention by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)).

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 — Informed