HR 7685
116th Congress
House
Commerce
Aging
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
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Emergency medical services and trauma care
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Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 20, 2020
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.
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Committees of jurisdiction
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