H.R. 8023 · 118th Congress · House

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Introduced
Apr 16, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 19, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

  2. APR 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 19, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 16, 2024

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