Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
USA117th CongressHR-446| House
| Updated: 4/19/2021
Robin L. Kelly
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (10)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, 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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 446.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
View VoteMotion 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.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 117-15Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Commerce
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
USA117th CongressHR-446| House
| Updated: 4/19/2021
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 446.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
View VoteMotion 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.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 117-15Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Robin L. Kelly
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (10)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Commerce
- 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