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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Senate
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IntroReferral
2021-04-19
Senate
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IntroReferral
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2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
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2021-04-15
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
Floor
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2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)
Floor
H37220
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
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Floor
H8D000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-02-24
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
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1
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Energy and Commerce Committee
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2
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
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2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2022-05-24T23:25:25Z
Referred to
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:08:15Z
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House
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2021-02-24T14:13:52Z
Referred to
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Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
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2021-02-23
MI
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Theodore
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
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D
2021-02-23
FL
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Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
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2021-02-23
FL
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Peter
Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
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2021-02-23
VT
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2021-02-23
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2021-02-23
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2021-02-23
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2021-02-23
AZ
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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
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2021-02-23
HI
C001072
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Andre
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Carson
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2021-02-23
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Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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2021-02-23
PA
C001097
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Tony
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2021-02-23
CA
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Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
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2021-02-23
MN
T000479
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2021-02-26
TX
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2021-02-26
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-11
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2021-04-13
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2021-04-13
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2021-04-13
CT
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Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
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2021-04-13
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2022-05-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House
Commerce
2021-02-12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Stop Senior Scams Act
S
2021-02-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
S
2022-03-15
Became Public Law No: 117-103.
CRS
Related bill
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
HR
B001303
Lisa
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Blunt Rochester
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2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><strong></strong><b>Fraud and Scam Reduction Act</b></p> <p>This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.</p> <p>The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create&nbsp;model educational materials to&nbsp;educate&nbsp;employees of&nbsp;retailers, financial-services companies,&nbsp;and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. </p> <p>Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.</p>
2021-03-19T19:08:55Z
00
2021-04-15
Passed House
 <p><strong></strong><b>Fraud and Scam Reduction Act</b></p> <p>This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.</p> <p>The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create&nbsp;model educational materials to&nbsp;educate&nbsp;employees of&nbsp;retailers, financial-services companies,&nbsp;and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. </p> <p>Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.</p>
2021-04-27T21:25:56Z
53
2022-05-24T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
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2021-04-19T04:00:00Z
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2021-04-15T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
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2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
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Engrossed in House
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Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
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House
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
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House
Stop Senior Scams Act
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Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2021-02-12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Stop Senior Scams Act
S
2021-02-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
S
2022-03-15
Became Public Law No: 117-103.
CRS
Related bill
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
HR
2022-05-24
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
2021-04-19
Senate
Received in the Senate.
IntroReferral
H38310
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
Floor
8000
2021-04-15
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)
Floor
H30000
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1825)
Floor
H37220
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1215.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1756-1758)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-02-24
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
B001303
Lisa
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
N
Blunt Rochester
D
DE
W000798
7
Tim
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Walberg
R
2021-02-23
MI
D000610
22
Theodore
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Deutch
E.
D
2021-02-23
FL
B001260
16
Vern
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Buchanan
R
2021-02-23
FL
W000800
0
Peter
Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Welch
D
2021-02-23
VT
S001201
3
Thomas
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Suozzi
R.
D
2021-02-23
NY
R000515
1
BOBBY
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
RUSH
L.
D
2021-02-23
IL
K000385
2
Robin
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Kelly
L.
D
2021-02-23
IL
O000171
1
Tom
Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
O'Halleran
D
2021-02-23
AZ
C001055
1
Ed
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Case
D
2021-02-23
HI
C001072
7
Andre
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Carson
D
2021-02-23
IN
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-02-23
PA
C001097
29
Tony
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Cárdenas
D
2021-02-23
CA
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-02-23
MN
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-02-26
TX
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-02-26
DC
B001298
2
Don
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Bacon
R
2021-03-02
NE
C001119
2
Angie
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Craig
D
2021-03-11
MN
W000788
5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-04-13
GA
D000626
8
Warren
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Davidson
R
2021-04-13
OH
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-04-13
CT
G000582
0
Jenniffer
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Gonzalez-Colon
R
2021-04-13
PR
Advisory bodies Aging Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Crime prevention Executive agency funding and structure Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Financial services and investments Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Marketing and advertising Postal service Retail and wholesale trades State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication Television and film
2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><strong></strong><b>Fraud and Scam Reduction Act</b></p> <p>This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.</p> <p>The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create&nbsp;model educational materials to&nbsp;educate&nbsp;employees of&nbsp;retailers, financial-services companies,&nbsp;and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. </p> <p>Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.</p>
2021-03-19T19:08:55Z
00
2021-04-15
Passed House
 <p><strong></strong><b>Fraud and Scam Reduction Act</b></p> <p>This bill expands activities to address mail, telephone, and internet fraud, particularly such scams targeting older adults.</p> <p>The bill establishes a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group, which must create&nbsp;model educational materials to&nbsp;educate&nbsp;employees of&nbsp;retailers, financial-services companies,&nbsp;and wire-transfer companies on how to identify and prevent scams that affect older adults. </p> <p>Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must establish an advisory office in the Bureau of Consumer Protection to assist the FTC in monitoring scams targeting older adults, educating consumers, and receiving complaints.</p>
2021-04-27T21:25:56Z
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Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Stop Senior Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
IH
Introduced in House
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission and an outside advisory group to prevent fraud targeting seniors and to direct the Commission to include additional information in an annual report to Congress on fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Engrossed in House
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House
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Stop Senior Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
Short Titles as Passed House
H
House
Stop Senior Scams Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
2022-05-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.