Bill116th CongressFiled May 28, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7055
SCAM Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 28, 2020)
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act
This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency.
Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
What just happenedMay 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9](R-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
2cosponsors1committees3actions8subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 28, 2020
- May 28, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 28, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 28, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House