This bill sets a clear definition of “obscenity” in federal communications law and updates related cross-references. It also changes the part of the law that deals with obscene or harassing telephone calls made across state lines or in Washington, DC, by removing some existing language from that section. The text labels it the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who make obscene or harassing calls, and phone/internet companies that must follow federal communications rules.
• What changes: Sets a definition of obscenity in the Communications Act; updates a cross-reference in the Act; and strikes language in the section on obscene or harassing interstate/DC calls.
• When: The text provided does not specify an effective date or timeline.