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Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

USA116th CongressHR-7699| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Seniors from Emergency 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 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
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3824
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3824
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7685: Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
  • S 116-3824: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
AgingCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

USA116th CongressHR-7699| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
Protecting Seniors from Emergency 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 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
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3824
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3824
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7685: Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
  • S 116-3824: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations