Don't Weaken 'Effective' TCPA, Senate Democrats Tell FCC
The FCC shouldn't allow any weakening of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Senate Democrats told FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in a Wednesday letter led by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass. “Unfortunately, today there are efforts to weaken this important law,” it…
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said. “In response to industry requests, the [FCC] is seeking comment on proposals that would provide exemptions and questionable safe harbors for businesses that utilize auto-dialers to call consumers’ mobile devices. We have deep concerns about these proposed changes that undermine the intent and spirit of the TCPA.” The letter’s 13 signatories include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.; Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Ron Wyden, D-Ore.