Congress locks in FCC robocall protections, requiring written consent.
H.R. 10610 — Stop Spam Calls Act · Filed by Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill directs the FCC to adopt a specific regulatory definition of 'prior express written consent' for telemarketing calls and text messages, based on a rule the FCC published in January 2024. The rule takes effect 18 months after enactment. The bill clarifies that this action does not imply the FCC lacked authority to impose this requirement before the bill passed.
Why we flagged it
The bill's operative mechanism is to codify and enforce FCC anti-spam/robocall protections by mandating a stricter definition of consent. It is a straightforward consumer-protection measure with no hidden riders or narrow beneficiaries.
What the text implies
- Telemarketing firms and robocall operations face higher compliance costs and reduced ability to contact consumers without explicit written consent, potentially reducing their call volume and revenue.
- The 18-month implementation window gives industry time to adjust systems but may create a compliance gap during the transition period.
- The rule's definition of 'prior express written consent' may be subject to industry litigation challenging its scope or enforceability.
Section numbers refer to the bill text the analysis read — linked under Primary records below.
Who it affects
The bill codifies FCC protections against unwanted telemarketing calls and spam texts by requiring explicit written consent before contact. Ordinary people receive fewer unwanted calls and texts, reducing harassment and privacy invasion.
Named in the bill
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, 47 CFR 64.1200(f)(9), Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages rule (January 26, 2024)
Where it stands
7 cosponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
- Sep 24, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce”
Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.
How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the bill text published by Congress.gov (1,282 characters) on Sep 30, 2026. Section numbers in the findings refer to that text, linked below; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
Status and sponsors — Congress.gov's bill record — actions, committee referrals and cosponsors — loaded nightly. The timeline shows status changes, not every procedural action.
As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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