Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007
Summary
This bill updates how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) funds and manages the National Do-Not-Call Registry, the system that allows consumers to limit telemarketing calls. It authorizes the FTC to continue collecting annual fees from telemarketers who access the registry, with the fee amounts adjusted for inflation to ensure the program remains self-sustaining.
For citizens, this legislation ensures the continued operation and enforcement of the Do-Not-Call list at no cost to the taxpayer. Additionally, it requires the government to study and report on how well the registry protects vulnerable groups, such as senior citizens and immigrant communities, and evaluates the impact of automated "robocalls" on the effectiveness of the program.
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