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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 23, 2021Commerce
H.R. 1215

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 15, 2021)

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.

The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults.

Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

What just happenedMay 24, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large](D-DE)Sponsor
21 cosponsors14 D7 R
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  1. May 24, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Apr 15, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Apr 15, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)

  5. Apr 15, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)

  6. Apr 15, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)

  7. Apr 14, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Apr 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.

  9. Apr 14, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)

  10. Apr 14, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Feb 24, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  12. Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Feb 23, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 15, 202153

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.

The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults.

Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2021

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.

The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults.

Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act — Informed