H.R. 446 · 117th Congress
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Robin Kelly
- Introduced
- 2021-01-25
- Latest action
- 2021-04-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summary
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.