HR 1215
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Advisory bodies
Aging
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Television and film
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Introduced: February 23, 2021
Introduced by:
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Democratic
· Delaware
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Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 19, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Apr 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 15, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
Apr 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
Apr 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)
Apr 14, 2021
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.
Apr 14, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.
Apr 14, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)
Apr 14, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | House · vote #104 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 396–13 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.
The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create model educational materials to educate employees of retailers, financial-services companies, and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults.
Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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