Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2020Commerce
H.R. 7699
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 21, 2020)
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 happenedJul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
7cosponsors1committees3actions2related bills8subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 21, 2020
- Jul 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House