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H.R. 7685 116th Congress House

Protecting Seniors from Scams Act

Official title: To require the Federal Trade Commission in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 20, 2020 Introduced by: Josh Harder Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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
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 Latest action July 20, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 3824 Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
  • HR 7699 Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7685: Protecting Seniors from Scams Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7685/
MLA
"H.R. 7685: Protecting Seniors from Scams Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7685/.
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H.R. 7685, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7685/.
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[H.R. 7685: Protecting Seniors from Scams Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7685/)
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