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2021-04-19
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
Floor
8000
2021-04-15
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
Floor
H30000
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)
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. 446.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-02-02
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-01-25
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-01-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-01-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-04-19T20:46:08Z
Referred to
Senate
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Standing
2021-01-25T18:37:10Z
Referred to
House
Energy and Commerce Committee
2021-02-02T15:50:22Z
Referred to
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
hsif00
Standing
B001306
12
Troy
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Balderson
R
2021-01-25
OH
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-02-03
PA
C001117
6
Sean
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Casten
D
2021-02-03
IL
A000378
3
Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Axne
D
2021-02-05
IA
J000032
18
SHEILA
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
JACKSON LEE
D
2021-02-05
TX
S001204
0
Michael
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
F. Q.
D
2021-02-11
GU
K000396
2
Kaiali'i
Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Kahele
D
2021-02-11
HI
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-02-23
CT
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-04-12
TX
W000788
5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-04-12
GA
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This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-01-25
2021-04-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House
Commerce
2021-12-16
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
CRS
Identical bill
House
Related bill
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
S
K000385
2
Robin
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
N
Kelly
L.
D
IL
Aging Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Crime prevention Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
2021-01-25
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</b><br /><br />This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must</p> <ul> <li>report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; </li> <li>revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and </li> <li>coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information. </li></ul>
2021-02-19T21:11:06Z
00
2021-04-15
Passed House
 <p><b>Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</b><br /><br />This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must</p> <ul> <li>report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; </li> <li>revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and </li> <li>coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information. </li></ul>
2021-04-27T21:24:38Z
53
2021-04-19T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
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2021-04-15T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr446eh/xml/BILLS-117hr446eh.xml
2021-01-25T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr446ih/xml/BILLS-117hr446ih.xml
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2021-12-16
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
CRS
Identical bill
House
Related bill
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
S
2021-04-19
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
Floor
8000
2021-04-15
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
Floor
H30000
2021-04-15
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)
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. 446.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-14
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-02-02
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-01-25
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-01-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-01-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
K000385
2
Robin
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
N
Kelly
L.
D
IL
B001306
12
Troy
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Balderson
R
2021-01-25
OH
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-02-03
PA
C001117
6
Sean
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Casten
D
2021-02-03
IL
A000378
3
Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Axne
D
2021-02-05
IA
J000032
18
SHEILA
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
JACKSON LEE
D
2021-02-05
TX
S001204
0
Michael
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
F. Q.
D
2021-02-11
GU
K000396
2
Kaiali'i
Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Kahele
D
2021-02-11
HI
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-02-23
CT
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-04-12
TX
W000788
5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-04-12
GA
Aging Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Crime prevention Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
2021-01-25
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</b><br /><br />This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must</p> <ul> <li>report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; </li> <li>revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and </li> <li>coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information. </li></ul>
2021-02-19T21:11:06Z
00
2021-04-15
Passed House
 <p><b>Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</b><br /><br />This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must</p> <ul> <li>report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; </li> <li>revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and </li> <li>coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information. </li></ul>
2021-04-27T21:24:38Z
53
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-04-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.