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Today Congressman David Scott issued the following statement regarding the ‘Do-not-call’ Improvement Act of 2007. With the support of Congressman Scott, H.R.3541 passed the House of Representatives.

“This bill will eliminate the five-year expiration date for telephone numbers currently on the ‘do-not-call’ list and therefore works to protect the rights of families. When a family makes the decision to be placed on the ‘do-not-call’ list, they do so to protect quality time in their household. It is a conscious choice to eat dinner with family and friends in peace and to help their children with homework without the constant interruption of the telephone ringing. This is a decision made to keep the peacefulness of their home intact and this bill ensures that once this decision is made, it is permanent.

I strongly support and understand the importance of uninterrupted family time, which is why I chose to vote in favor of the passage of this legislation.”

This legislation will also prevent the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from issuing regulations regarding an expiration date for telephone numbers on the ‘do-not-call’ registry. A related version of the bill, S. 2096 is awaiting action in the Senate. Please note that anyone can register on-line for the national ‘do-not-call’ registry by going to www.donotcall.gov or register by telephone by calling 1-888-382-1222. 

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