HR 8023 · 118th Congress · Commerce

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Introduced 2024-04-16· Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.(2024-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican