The ATA has been one of the leading voices representing our industry on Capitol Hill on a number of issues. Most recently, we've sent petitions and filed comments to encourage the FCC to declare exclusive jurisdiction on interstate telemarketing calls, which would eliminate those regulations in the states that are more restrictive than the federal regulations.

To view the ATA petition submitted on April 29, 2005, click here.

The FCC has opened a comment period, beginning May 13 and running for 30 days, on the following three petitions.

The first petition is one filed by the ATA and 32 other organizations to encourage the FCC to declare its jurisdiction over interstate telemarketing calls and to bar the states from enacting additional regulation over these calls. To view the notice click here.  

The second petition is one filed on behalf of California consumers and businesses asking the FCC to declare that specific provisions in the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) that apply to interstate telemarketing calls are not preempted by the TCPA. To view the notice click here.

The third notice is a reopening of the comment period on six previous petitions. To view this notice click here.