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NAFCU and other intervenor-petitioners will file a reply brief today in the suit challenging the Federal Communications Commission's order regarding Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibitions on autodialed calls to account holders.

The FCC last month asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to deny claims by NAFCU and others that FCC's interpretation of TCPA defines "autodialer" too broadly.

FCC, in its order, provides a narrow exemption for certain autodialed calls to address potential account fraud or identity theft. NAFCU holds that the definition is onerous and could lead credit unions to stop important communications with members about their accounts over fear they may violate FCC's rule.

The FCC order responds to 19 petitions from various businesses and organizations that, among other things, sought clarification of FCC rule changes under TCPA that took effect in 2013.

After today's reply brief filing, the court will issue an order setting a date for oral arguments.