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H.R. 1762 117th Congress House

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

Official title: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 10, 2021 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Congressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionFederal-Indian relations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 111). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1761)
Apr 15, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1830-1831)
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. 1762.
Apr 14, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1761-1762)
Apr 14, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 15, 2021 House · vote #111 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 408–10 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 19, 2021

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 1897 Identical bill Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
  • S 1880 Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
  • HR 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1762: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1762/
MLA
"H.R. 1762: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1762/.
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H.R. 1762, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1762/.
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