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H.R.8023 / 118th Congress

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

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

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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Who introduced it

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D–IL

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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