Protecting Seniors from Scams Act

Summary

Protecting Seniors from 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, including scams related to economic stimulus and relief payments related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), 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.

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Timeline

1. 20 July 2020

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

2. 20 July 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 20 July 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 July 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 20 July 2020 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

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