A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning the do-not-call registry.

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SRES 242

Introduced

Oct 3, 2003

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12471-12472)

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Summary

States that the Senate strongly disapproves of the decision of the U.S. District Court in Mainstream Marketing Services, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission.

Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to: (1) to intervene in any case brought to defend the constitutionality of the do-not-call registry; or (2) if unable to intervene, to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the constitutionality of the do-not-call registry.

Actions

Oct 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12471-12472)
Oct 3, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12472)
Oct 3, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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