S. 4102 · 109th Congress

Election Jamming Prevention Act of 2006

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2006-12-07
Latest action
2006-12-07 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Election Jamming Prevention Act of 2006 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices to: (1) prevent or obstruct the broadcast or exchange of election-related information; or (2) impair or obstruct any other telecommunications device from being used to engage in communications containing election-related information.

Defines "election-related information."

Provides a private right of action for injunctive or declarative relief against such violations (including a violation of the existing prohibition on annoying, abusing, threatening, or harassing any person at the called number or who receives the communications).