Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 20, 2020)
Protecting Seniors from 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, including scams related to economic stimulus and relief payments related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), 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 happenedJul 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 20, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Trade Subcommittee - Jul 20, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 20, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 20, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 20, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House