Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill became law
What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2021)
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
What just happenedJan 5, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateNov 18, 2020
- Engrossed in HouseNov 17, 2020
- Reported in HouseNov 16, 2020
- Introduced in HouseApr 3, 2020
- Public LawJan 6, 2021
- Jan 5, 2021President
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
- Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
- Jan 5, 2021President
Signed by President.
- Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Dec 24, 2020Floor
Presented to President.
- Dec 24, 2020President28000
Presented to President.
- Dec 18, 2020Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 17, 2020Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 17, 2020Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 17, 2020Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Dec 17, 2020Committee14500
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Nov 18, 2020IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Nov 17, 2020FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 17, 2020FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)
- Nov 17, 2020Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5831-5832)
- Nov 17, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
- Nov 17, 2020FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
- Nov 17, 2020FloorH30300
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Nov 16, 2020CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
- Nov 16, 2020CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 16, 2020Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 9, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 9, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 3, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 3, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 3, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.