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Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

USA118th CongressHR-8023| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2024
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

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 disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7699
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7685
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-446
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Apr 16, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 19, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7699
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7685
    Protecting Seniors from Scams Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-446
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • April 16, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 19, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Commerce

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

USA118th CongressHR-8023| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2024
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7699
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7685
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-446
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Apr 16, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 19, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7699
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7685
    Protecting Seniors from Scams Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-446
    Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act


  • April 16, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 19, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

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

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted