We’ve got robocallers on the run!

[Consumer Reports]   Thanks to you we’ve got robocallers on the run! The Senate recently passed an important bill that would help end ‘spoofed’ robocalls – phony calls that mimic your bank, the IRS, or even your own number. And the FCC last week made it clear that phone companies can proactively block spam robocalls, rather than get your permission first. But the fight isn’t over! The House must pass its bill soon, and we want to make sure that you aren’t paying for anti-robocall technology – that the phone companies cover the cost! [Tell your House member that you want the strongest possible robocall protections – and that they should be FREE to consumers! Details could be finalized in the next few weeks, so it’s important you weigh in now!](  [Take Action](  This is our best chance to finally start ending the robocall scourge. Lawmakers have heard your outrage over these costly and annoying calls – the Senate passed its anti-robocalls bill by a 97-1 margin! That overwhelming vote shows how both political parties can agree that these calls must be stopped. But the devil is in the details when it comes to ending robocalls. We need to ensure that robocallers can't take advantage of loopholes about what is and isn't a robocall. Congress must pass the strongest possible bill that makes sure robocallers are held accountable, and phone companies can’t wriggle out of their responsibility. As important, any technology the phone companies provide to help end these calls should be FREE. After all, you didn’t ask for these calls, so you shouldn’t have to pay not to get them! [This is our BEST chance to pass a strong anti-robocall law, so let’s not waste it! Please send a quick email to your Representative now, and let’s have a huge show of support!](  [Take Action](  This has been a long fight, but because so many of you continued to support this work, we’re getting close to victory. Please ask your friends and family to join you in taking action by forwarding this email on to them, so we have big numbers in the House! Thank you, and I’ll be back soon with more updates. Maureen Mahoney Consumer Reports [Unsubscribe from Consumer Reports action alerts.]( © 2018 Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703 [Contact Consumer Reports](