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Jun 13, 2007

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007

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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 telecommunication service or VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) service, to cause any caller identification service to transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information ("spoofing") with the intent to defraud or cause harm. Prohibits construing these provisions to prevent blocking caller identification or to authorize or prohibit law enforcement or U.S. intelligence agency activities.

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Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(1/5/07)
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Mr. ENGEL

(D) NY – 17

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jun 13, 2007

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