Bill116th CongressFiled May 21, 2020Commerce
S. 3824
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 2020)
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must
- report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams;
- revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and
- coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
What just happenedNov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
2cosponsors1committees3actions2related bills8subjects
- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2020
- Nov 18, 2020Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 21, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate