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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 22, 2021Commerce
S. 15

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 16, 2021)

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 happenedDec 16, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.

  2. Dec 16, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 16, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Jan 22, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jan 22, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 16, 202125

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.
Introduced in SenateJan 22, 2021

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.
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act — Informed