On the recordJune 23, 2010
I stand here in support of my legislation, H.R. 3993, the Calling Card Consumer Protection Act. Calling cards are an invaluable resource for a number of people who make frequent long distance or overseas calls. Students, members of the Armed Forces, and those whose families live outside of the country regularly use these cards to call home. The cards are also popular among people who either choose not to subscribe to long distance telephone services or who cannot afford them. They are a necessary tool for keeping in touch with friends or with family members. Calling cards that provide the services that the companies advertise can save consumers a great deal of money when they call home. Unfortunately, as my colleagues have mentioned, as we see all too often, a number of unscrupulous companies are failing to keep their advertised terms.
