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Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

USA117th CongressS-15| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3824
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-446
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3824
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • January 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-446
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 16, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-446: 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

USA117th CongressS-15| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2021
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3824
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-446
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3824
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • January 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-446
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 16, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-446: 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