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ReportScams.gov Act

USA119th CongressS-4782| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2026
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The ReportScams.gov Act aims to significantly reduce scams impacting people in the United States by establishing a coordinated federal effort. It directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to create a Scams Priority Goal within 90 days of enactment, along with identifying goal leaders from the OMB and at least one other federal department with a lead role in addressing scams. This initiative seeks to streamline and enhance the government's approach to combating fraudulent activities. Central to this effort is the establishment of an interagency Scams Steering Committee , chaired by the identified goal leaders and comprising representatives from key federal agencies such as the Department of Justice, FBI, FTC, and DHS. This committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive Federal Scams Action Plan within 180 days. The plan must include a uniform, government-wide definition of scams, a classification standard, baseline estimates of scam prevalence and financial costs, and an ambitious four-year target for reduction. The Action Plan will also outline strategies for scam prevention, public education, investigation, and holding perpetrators accountable, alongside supporting victims through enforcement actions and assistance. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of a secure, centralized, and publicly accessible website, ReportScams.gov , within one year. This website will serve as the primary federal hub for scam education, prevention resources, victim assistance information, and a single portal for reporting scams. The website will feature information on recent scam trends, best practices for avoiding scams, and guidance on immediate actions to take when encountering suspicious outreach. It will also provide detailed information on government and non-government impersonation scams, including spoofing techniques, and verified contact information for relevant agencies. For victims, the site will offer resources on safeguarding assets, seeking financial and law enforcement assistance, and contact information for various support organizations, including the National Elder Fraud Hotline. The reporting portal on ReportScams.gov will allow the public to securely submit scam reports, which will be routed to appropriate federal and state authorities for investigation and enforcement. Reporters will receive confirmation, a unique identifier, and information on where their report was sent and estimated follow-up times. The Scams Steering Committee is also required to conduct a public awareness campaign to promote the website's use. The bill mandates quarterly progress reviews of the Action Plan and annual reports to Congress detailing scam data, trends, investigations, and legislative recommendations. To facilitate interagency coordination, the bill provides tools such as an interagency transfer authority , allowing agencies on the committee to transfer up to $10 million annually to support activities related to the Scams Priority Goal. It also grants an expedited direct hire authority for five years to recruit specialists in areas like data analysis, cybersecurity, and fraud detection, critical for implementing the Federal Scams Action Plan. Finally, the Comptroller General will conduct biennial reviews of the federal efforts to assess implementation and effectiveness, providing recommendations for improvement.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

ReportScams.gov Act

USA119th CongressS-4782| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2026
The ReportScams.gov Act aims to significantly reduce scams impacting people in the United States by establishing a coordinated federal effort. It directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to create a Scams Priority Goal within 90 days of enactment, along with identifying goal leaders from the OMB and at least one other federal department with a lead role in addressing scams. This initiative seeks to streamline and enhance the government's approach to combating fraudulent activities. Central to this effort is the establishment of an interagency Scams Steering Committee , chaired by the identified goal leaders and comprising representatives from key federal agencies such as the Department of Justice, FBI, FTC, and DHS. This committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive Federal Scams Action Plan within 180 days. The plan must include a uniform, government-wide definition of scams, a classification standard, baseline estimates of scam prevalence and financial costs, and an ambitious four-year target for reduction. The Action Plan will also outline strategies for scam prevention, public education, investigation, and holding perpetrators accountable, alongside supporting victims through enforcement actions and assistance. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of a secure, centralized, and publicly accessible website, ReportScams.gov , within one year. This website will serve as the primary federal hub for scam education, prevention resources, victim assistance information, and a single portal for reporting scams. The website will feature information on recent scam trends, best practices for avoiding scams, and guidance on immediate actions to take when encountering suspicious outreach. It will also provide detailed information on government and non-government impersonation scams, including spoofing techniques, and verified contact information for relevant agencies. For victims, the site will offer resources on safeguarding assets, seeking financial and law enforcement assistance, and contact information for various support organizations, including the National Elder Fraud Hotline. The reporting portal on ReportScams.gov will allow the public to securely submit scam reports, which will be routed to appropriate federal and state authorities for investigation and enforcement. Reporters will receive confirmation, a unique identifier, and information on where their report was sent and estimated follow-up times. The Scams Steering Committee is also required to conduct a public awareness campaign to promote the website's use. The bill mandates quarterly progress reviews of the Action Plan and annual reports to Congress detailing scam data, trends, investigations, and legislative recommendations. To facilitate interagency coordination, the bill provides tools such as an interagency transfer authority , allowing agencies on the committee to transfer up to $10 million annually to support activities related to the Scams Priority Goal. It also grants an expedited direct hire authority for five years to recruit specialists in areas like data analysis, cybersecurity, and fraud detection, critical for implementing the Federal Scams Action Plan. Finally, the Comptroller General will conduct biennial reviews of the federal efforts to assess implementation and effectiveness, providing recommendations for improvement.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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