# Implementing the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2020-06-26 · Effective 2020-07-27 · 85 FR 38332
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-11252
- **Category:** robocall-tcpa
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 38332
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2020-06-26
- **Effective date:** 2020-07-27
- **FCC docket:** DA 20-460
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopts final rules, as required by the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act), to enhance penalties and provide additional time for the Commission to pursue entities that violate the restrictions on robocalls. The TRACED Act directed the Commission to prescribe implementing regulations in accordance with section 3 of the TRACED Act within 270 days after enactment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/26/2020-11252/implementing-the-pallone-thune-telephone-robocall-abuse-criminal-enforcement-and-deterrence-act)
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