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Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-5967| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (13)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Erin Houchin (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, to establish an interagency task force focused on addressing scams. This task force will comprise representatives from numerous federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Communications Commission, to ensure a comprehensive approach to scam prevention and enforcement. The task force is charged with developing and implementing a national strategy to combat scams, which will involve utilizing existing databases like the Consumer Sentinel Network and the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Key components of this strategy include public education , enhanced coordination with industry entities such as online platforms, and robust enforcement actions against fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking. Furthermore, it will focus on reducing systemic financial risks from scams, improving recovery resources for victims, and coordinating with international partners, while also consulting with consumer advocacy groups, various industry sectors, and state and local law enforcement.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Commerce

Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-5967| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, to establish an interagency task force focused on addressing scams. This task force will comprise representatives from numerous federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Communications Commission, to ensure a comprehensive approach to scam prevention and enforcement. The task force is charged with developing and implementing a national strategy to combat scams, which will involve utilizing existing databases like the Consumer Sentinel Network and the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Key components of this strategy include public education , enhanced coordination with industry entities such as online platforms, and robust enforcement actions against fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking. Furthermore, it will focus on reducing systemic financial risks from scams, improving recovery resources for victims, and coordinating with international partners, while also consulting with consumer advocacy groups, various industry sectors, and state and local law enforcement.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (13)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Erin Houchin (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

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