To direct the Federal Trade Commission to develop and disseminate information to the public about scams related to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5831-5832)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
Became Public Law No: 116-287.
Enacted as Public Law 116-287
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