S. 704 (110th): Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 30 (111th) on Jan 07, 2009.

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 27, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2007
Referred to Committee Feb 28, 2007
Reported by Committee Jun 27, 2007
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (2R, 2D) (show)
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information.

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Last updated Dec 05, 2007.
20 pages

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12/5/2007--Reported to Senate amended.
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 - 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 knowingly 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 construing these provisions to authorize or prohibit any investigative, protective, or intelligence activities performed in connection with official duties and in accordance with all applicable laws, by a law enforcement agency of the United States, a state or its political subdivision, or a U.S. intelligence agency.
Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations.
Allows enforcement by states, granting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the right to intervene.

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