“I’ve heard from too many Ohioans who have been targeted by foreign scammers and robocalls, and it’s clear we need stronger tools to stop them.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced the Senate has passed the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, a bill he co-sponsored to strengthen efforts to stop foreign scam calls.
“I’ve heard from too many Ohioans who have been targeted by foreign scammers and robocalls, and it’s clear we need stronger tools to stop them. This bill would improve coordination, strengthen enforcement and ensure there are real consequences for those who prey on innocent Americans. I’m encouraged to see this bill pass the Senate, and I’ll continue working to get it through the House and signed into law,” said Husted.
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act would create a task force responsible for developing a strategy to combat foreign robocalls. It would also extend the renewal period for the critical Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) program, which works to track down the culprits of these scam calls.
This bill would bring together government and private sector experts to work with the Department of Justice to ensure that they are properly equipped to address and prosecute illicit robocalls.
This task force would evaluate foreign robocalls and determine the most effective strategies to combat them, with the goal of enhancing international cooperation to reduce illegal robocalls.
This support came after Husted has consistently heard from Ohioans about the impact that robocalls have on their daily lives.
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Oct. 21, 2025.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and USTelecom endorse the bill.
The full bill is available here.