US-CONGRESS HR8170: MATCH Act
The MATCH Act introduces stricter regulations on telemarketing practices, emphasizing prior express consent and limiting autodialer use; significant implications for compliance.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance space on August 21, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Contact centers, lead generation affiliates, SMS marketers, and debt/insurance dialers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: To be determined based on final passage and implementation timeline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New requirements for prior express consent and limitations on autodialer and robocall usage.
Who it affects
Contact centers, lead generation affiliates, SMS marketers, and debt/insurance dialers.
What you must do
Review and update consent protocols for telemarketing practices to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
Deadline
To be determined based on final passage and implementation timeline.
Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8170
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