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Stop Scamming Americans Act

USA119th CongressHR-9412| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (4)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to address online scam activity targeting U.S. citizens. It authorizes the Secretary of State to establish specialized training for certain Foreign Service personnel, including chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission, who are assigned to countries with significant online scam operations. The training is designed to equip these officers with knowledge and strategies to combat these threats. It will cover the involvement of transnational criminal organizations , the issue of human trafficking within scam centers, and instances of foreign government complicity and corruption related to these scams. Additionally, the training will focus on identifying effective diplomatic methods to prevent and respond to such illicit activities.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act

Stop Scamming Americans Act

USA119th CongressHR-9412| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This legislation proposes to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to address online scam activity targeting U.S. citizens. It authorizes the Secretary of State to establish specialized training for certain Foreign Service personnel, including chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission, who are assigned to countries with significant online scam operations. The training is designed to equip these officers with knowledge and strategies to combat these threats. It will cover the involvement of transnational criminal organizations , the issue of human trafficking within scam centers, and instances of foreign government complicity and corruption related to these scams. Additionally, the training will focus on identifying effective diplomatic methods to prevent and respond to such illicit activities.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (4)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted