STOP Scams Against Seniors Act

This legislation amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the permissible uses of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program . Specifically, it authorizes these federal grants to be used for the establishment, operation, and implementation of elder justice task forces . The primary objective of these task forces is to address financial exploitation, scams, and fraud that predominantly target individuals aged 60 years or older. These task forces are designed to be collaborative, potentially including or coordinating with State and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, adult protective services professionals, and various Federal agencies such as the FBI, FTC, Department of Justice, and the U.S. Secret Service. Furthermore, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for grant recipients utilizing these funds. They must provide detailed information on the number of cases initiated, cases concluded, and victims who received support, legal assistance, or restitution. Recipients must also report on the types of scams, methods of perpetrator contact, and any indicators of organized or transnational criminal involvement. Annually, the Attorney General will compile and submit a summary of this information to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.