Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 16, 2024
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis 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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