118th Congress Commerce
H.R. 8023: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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Summary
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission must
- report on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams;
- revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; and
- coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Troy Balderson R-OHOriginal
- Emilia Sykes D-OH
- Dan Goldman D-NY
- Jahana Hayes D-CT
- Seth Magaziner D-RI
Who scored on this bill
- 1Robin Kelly SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.