S. 1025: FCC Legal Enforcement Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-13):
FCC Legal Enforcement Act
This bill authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to pursue certain unpaid fines related to unauthorized telemarketing calls.
Under current law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits certain telemarketing calls made without the recipient’s consent and using automatic dialing technology or artificial or prerecorded voice messages. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has authority to pursue unpaid fines for TCPA violations.
Under the bill, if DOJ does not pursue an unpaid fine related to a TCPA violation within a specified period, the FCC may do so. The bill directs the FCC to prioritize the collection of unpaid fines over $25 million.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1025 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1025?
S. 1025 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: FCC Legal Enforcement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1025 are available on congress.gov.
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