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SCAM Act

USA116th CongressHR-7055| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Daniel Meuser

Daniel Meuser

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual property

SCAM Act

USA116th CongressHR-7055| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Daniel Meuser

Daniel Meuser

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual property