Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
USA116th CongressHR-7685| House
| Updated: 7/20/2020
Josh Harder
Democratic Representative
California
Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults, including scams related to economic stimulus and relief payments related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-3824Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Commerce
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
USA116th CongressHR-7685| House
| Updated: 7/20/2020
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults, including scams related to economic stimulus and relief payments related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-3824Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Josh Harder
Democratic Representative
California
Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Commerce
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations