49 Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Database

A bipartisan coalition of 49 state and territorial attorneys general is urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) to block illegal robocalls. The group argues that current loopholes allow bad actors to enter and remain in the database with minimal oversight, enabling them to route fraudulent calls through the U.S. communications network.

To close these gaps, the attorneys general are requesting that the FCC implement stricter verification of submitted information before providers can route calls and require more detailed disclosures regarding business operations and third-party relationships. The coalition also recommends that the FCC hold providers accountable for the accuracy of all filings made on their behalf, mandate that providers respond to traceback requests within 24 hours, and introduce certification requirements to accelerate the removal of violators.

Additionally, the group is calling for the public release of historical RMD filings, including a list of providers removed from the system, to assist law enforcement and improve overall effectiveness. This effort builds on Operation Robocall Roundup, a 2025 initiative by the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force that targeted 37 small voice providers and four of the largest intermediate providers in the country for non-compliance.