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H.R. 7699 — Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act | PoliFocus

H.R. 7699116th Congress

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

7 cosponsors

Subjects

Commerce

Summary

Protecting Seniors from Emergency 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 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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Related Legislation

H.R. 7685Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
2020-07-20Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Related
S. 3824Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
2020-11-18Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Legislative Actions

2020-07-21
Introduced in House
2020-07-21
Introduced in House
2020-07-21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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