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Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

Introduced: May 27, 2021 Introduced by: Daines, Steve Republican · Montana See on congress.gov
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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.
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May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 27, 2021
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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.

What's happening now May 27, 2021

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

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1880 Related bill Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
  • HR 1762 Identical bill Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · May 27, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1897: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1897/
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"S. 1897: Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1897/.
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S. 1897, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1897/.
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