Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-6435| House
| Updated: 1/5/2021
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (5)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5831-5832)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
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Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-6435| House
| Updated: 1/5/2021
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5831-5832)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (5)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Commerce
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and paralysisEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPostal service