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Proposal:CALL Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2023 or the CALL Act of 2023

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (including the Veterans Crisis Line).

Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from making a wire communication or an electronic communication to the lifeline with the intent to impede the provision of services through or the operation of the lifeline. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.

Bill Title

CALL Act of 2023

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-05-24: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-05-24: Introduced in House
  • 2023-05-24: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.