The Do Not Disturb Act
January 15, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
If passed, this bill would require phone and internet service providers to offer free -blocking tools to all customers and would subject companies using AI for telemarketing to stricter disclosure rules and higher penalties for illegal messaging.
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Telecommunications consumers
Consumers would be eligible for free robocall-blocking services and receive increased protections against AI-generated spam.
VoIP and telecommunications service providers
Providers must implement new technical standards, offer free blocking services, and comply with stricter reporting and disclosure requirements.
Telemarketing companies
Companies must adhere to new disclosure requirements for AI use and face higher penalties for illegal messaging practices.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would require phone and internet service providers to offer free -blocking tools to all customers and would subject companies using AI for telemarketing to stricter disclosure rules and higher penalties for illegal messaging.
Key Facts
- Requires telecommunications providers to offer robocall-blocking services to customers at no additional charge.
- Expands the legal definition of 'robocall' to include text messages sent via automated systems or using AI/prerecorded content.
- Requires mandatory disclosure when artificial intelligence is used in telemarketing calls or text messages.
- Increases penalties for violations involving AI-generated voice or text message impersonation.
- Adds text messaging to the Federal Trade Commission's definition of telemarketing, subjecting it to existing telemarketing rules.
- Directs the FCC to conduct a study on text message authentication and trace-back methods.
- Requires the FCC to track and report on the top 100 illegal robocall campaigns annually.
- Expands calling time restrictions and regulations for inbound telephone calls.
- Updates the Communications Act of 1934 to replace outdated 'automatic telephone dialing system' terminology with broader 'robocall' language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to pay for robocall blocking under this law?
Does this bill cover text messages?
What happens if a company uses AI to impersonate someone?
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Modernization of Telecommunications Law
The bill represents a significant shift from regulating 'automatic dialing systems' to a broader, technology-neutral focus on 'robocalls' that includes modern messaging like RCS and AI-generated content.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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