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H.R. 612 (106th)

Protection Against Scams on Seniors Act of 1999

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Introduced

4 February 1999

Last action

1 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Sponsors

Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Protection Against Scams on Seniors Title II: Telemarketing Fraud Over the Internet Title I: Protection Against Scams on Seniors - Protection Against Scams on Seniors Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Aging, to publicly disseminate by specified means in each State certain information designed to educate senior citizens and raise awareness about the dangers of telemarketing fraud. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Telemarketing Fraud Over the Internet - Amends the Federal criminal code to include within its criminal fraud protections transmissions made over the Internet. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to set forth the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act to deceptive acts or practices in U.S. commerce in connection with the promotion, advertisement, sale offer, or sale of goods or services through the use of the Internet, including the initiation, transmission, and receipt of unsolicited commercial electronic mail.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

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