TCPA Tracker

An update on TCPA-related matters, case developments, and TCPA petitions pending before the FCC.

TCPA Tracker - June 2019

Recent News FCC Adopts Declaratory Ruling on Call Blocking and FNPRM on SHAKEN/STIR On June 6, 2019, the FCC adopted a declaratory ruling that allows carriers to block on an opt-out basis calls that spoof…

TCPA Tracker - May 2019

Recent News FCC to Address Two Call Blocking Items at its June Meeting On May 15th, the FCC provided a preview of two TCPA-related items that will be addressed at its June 6, 2019 Open Meeting.  First, the FCC…

TCPA Tracker - April 2019

Recent News Secretary of Commerce Urges FCC to Retain TCPA Interpretation for Federal Agencies and Contractors On April 4, 2019, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai…

TCPA Tracker - February 2019

Recent News FCC Initiates Rulemaking on Spoofed Calls and a New Definition for “Text Messages” At the FCC’s open meeting on February 14, 2019, the five FCC commissioners voted unanimously to issue a Notice of…

TCPA Tracker - January 2019

Recent News Senators Seek Feedback from FTC and FCC on Robocall Issues On January 23, 2019, separate letters were sent to the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission asking each agency’s…