Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 7660
Stop Coronavirus Scams Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 16, 2020)
Stop Coronavirus Scams Act of 2020
This bill doubles the applicable forfeiture penalty, criminal fine, and term of imprisonment for anyone who provides misleading or inaccurate caller identification information in an attempt to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value by using false information related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
What just happenedJul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8](R-MN)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
1cosponsors1committees3actions11subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 16, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 16, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House