United StatesFCC would update its written-consent rule for calls and texts
If enacted, the bill would direct the FCC to update its written-consent definition to match its 2024 final rule, with the new wording taking effect 18 months later.
What it does
If enacted, the bill would direct the FCC to match its definition of prior express written consent to the version in a 2024 final rule. The revised definition would take effect 18 months after enactment.
Argument forMatching the FCC rule to wording in its 2024 final rule could give callers and recipients a clearer written-consent standard.
Argument againstThe 18-month wait before the revised wording takes effect could leave callers and recipients unsure which consent standard applies.
More detail
If enacted, the bill would require the FCC to revise its regulation’s definition of prior express written consent. The revision would apply to the FCC regulation that defines prior express written consent. The bill says this does not show that the FCC lacked authority to require written consent before enactment. The FCC would have to make the revision within one year after enactment. The revised definition would take effect 18 months after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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