H.R. 7055 · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Daniel Meuser
- Introduced
- 2020-05-28
- Latest action
- 2020-05-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act
This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency.
Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.