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117th Congress
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Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Introduced: January 22, 2021
Introduced by:
Klobuchar, Amy
Democratic
· Minnesota
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Protecting Seniors from Emergency 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 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
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
Committees of jurisdiction
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