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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 25, 2021Commerce
H.R. 446

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 15, 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 happenedApr 19, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
10 cosponsors7 D3 R
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  1. Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 15, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 15, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)

  4. Apr 15, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)

  5. Apr 15, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)

  6. Apr 14, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Apr 14, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 446.

  8. Apr 14, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)

  9. Apr 14, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Feb 2, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  11. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 15, 202153

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 HouseJan 25, 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