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Supporting the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-397| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel Meuser (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution advocates for the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to highlight the widespread issue of financial fraud. It acknowledges that millions of Americans suffer significant monetary losses annually from various scams, including those targeting social media users, small businesses, and vulnerable populations like veterans, seniors, and young adults. The resolution underscores the urgent need for increased public awareness and improved access to prevention resources. Furthermore, the resolution encourages a collaborative approach among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to support scam survivors and prevent future incidents. It recognizes the importance of empowering survivors to share their experiences, which helps to combat the stigma often associated with falling victim to fraud. The resolution also supports the vital role of Federal and local law enforcement in discovering, tracking, and halting scam operations, urging continuous improvements to existing prevention toolkits and accountability for perpetrators.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1201
Supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
May 7, 2025
Submitted in House
May 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1201
    Supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day".


  • May 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Supporting the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-397| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
This resolution advocates for the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to highlight the widespread issue of financial fraud. It acknowledges that millions of Americans suffer significant monetary losses annually from various scams, including those targeting social media users, small businesses, and vulnerable populations like veterans, seniors, and young adults. The resolution underscores the urgent need for increased public awareness and improved access to prevention resources. Furthermore, the resolution encourages a collaborative approach among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to support scam survivors and prevent future incidents. It recognizes the importance of empowering survivors to share their experiences, which helps to combat the stigma often associated with falling victim to fraud. The resolution also supports the vital role of Federal and local law enforcement in discovering, tracking, and halting scam operations, urging continuous improvements to existing prevention toolkits and accountability for perpetrators.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1201
Supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
May 7, 2025
Submitted in House
May 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1201
    Supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day".


  • May 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Daniel Meuser (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

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