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Version 25 · Reported to Senate · Dec 16, 2021
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis 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.
People & committees
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · D–MN
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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