Update the Federal Do-Not-Call laws
Update the Federal Do-Not-Call laws
The Issue
Every day, people are inundated with a deluge of unwanted calls and text messages. These aren't just casual nuisances; they're intrusions from non-profit organizations, political campaigns, and individuals persistently inquiring about purchasing our home. The current Federal Do-Not-Call laws are not sufficient to protect us from these disturbances.
The original intention of the Do-Not-Call laws was to provide citizens with relief from unsolicited telemarketing calls, but the legislation has glaring gaps that need urgent attention. Currently, the law doesn't address text messages, which have become a prominent channel for unwanted communications. Furthermore, the law permits non-profit and political calls, which often overwhelm personal lines. Additionally, the focus of the law on selling ignores the increasing annoyance from callers attempting to buy assets, such as homes. Lastly, the laws need to be more robust on enforcement to more effectively deal with violators.
To bridge these gaps, we need immediate updates to the Federal Do-Not-Call laws. We propose four critical amendments:
1. Including text messages in the list of prohibited contacts under the Do-Not-Call registry.
2. Expanding the scope to include non-profit and political calls as equally intrusive and prohibited.
3. Adjusting the legal definition to address calls requesting purchases, such as inquiries to buy homes, not just selling goods and services.
4. Increase penalties for violations and enact measures to improve enforcement.
A comprehensive revision of these laws will significantly reduce the nuisance of unsolicited communications and restore peace to countless households across the nation. We need legislative action to reflect the evolving communication landscape and protect the privacy of citizens effectively.
Your signature is crucial in bringing this matter to the attention of legislators and instigating change. Let's demand an updated, more robust Do-Not-Call policy that genuinely defends our privacy.
The first goal is to reach 100,000 signatures.
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The Issue
Every day, people are inundated with a deluge of unwanted calls and text messages. These aren't just casual nuisances; they're intrusions from non-profit organizations, political campaigns, and individuals persistently inquiring about purchasing our home. The current Federal Do-Not-Call laws are not sufficient to protect us from these disturbances.
The original intention of the Do-Not-Call laws was to provide citizens with relief from unsolicited telemarketing calls, but the legislation has glaring gaps that need urgent attention. Currently, the law doesn't address text messages, which have become a prominent channel for unwanted communications. Furthermore, the law permits non-profit and political calls, which often overwhelm personal lines. Additionally, the focus of the law on selling ignores the increasing annoyance from callers attempting to buy assets, such as homes. Lastly, the laws need to be more robust on enforcement to more effectively deal with violators.
To bridge these gaps, we need immediate updates to the Federal Do-Not-Call laws. We propose four critical amendments:
1. Including text messages in the list of prohibited contacts under the Do-Not-Call registry.
2. Expanding the scope to include non-profit and political calls as equally intrusive and prohibited.
3. Adjusting the legal definition to address calls requesting purchases, such as inquiries to buy homes, not just selling goods and services.
4. Increase penalties for violations and enact measures to improve enforcement.
A comprehensive revision of these laws will significantly reduce the nuisance of unsolicited communications and restore peace to countless households across the nation. We need legislative action to reflect the evolving communication landscape and protect the privacy of citizens effectively.
Your signature is crucial in bringing this matter to the attention of legislators and instigating change. Let's demand an updated, more robust Do-Not-Call policy that genuinely defends our privacy.
The first goal is to reach 100,000 signatures.
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The Decision Makers
Petition created on January 29, 2026