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Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

USA117th CongressHR-1215| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2022
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (21)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults. The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2610
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Apr 14, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 14, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)
Apr 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.
Apr 14, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)
Apr 15, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
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Apr 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2021
Received in the Senate.
May 24, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2610
    Fraud and Scam Reduction Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • April 14, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 14, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)


  • April 14, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.


  • April 14, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 15, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)


  • April 15, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
    View Vote


  • April 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate.


  • May 24, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-982: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
  • S 117-337: Stop Senior Scams Act
  • HR 117-2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
  • S 117-349: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAgingCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Financial services and investmentsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

USA117th CongressHR-1215| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2022
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults. The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2610
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Apr 14, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 14, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)
Apr 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.
Apr 14, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)
Apr 15, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
View Vote
Apr 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2021
Received in the Senate.
May 24, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2610
    Fraud and Scam Reduction Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • April 14, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 14, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)


  • April 14, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.


  • April 14, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 15, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)


  • April 15, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
    View Vote


  • April 15, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate.


  • May 24, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (21)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-982: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
  • S 117-337: Stop Senior Scams Act
  • HR 117-2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
  • S 117-349: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgingCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Financial services and investmentsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film