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S. 3824

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A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
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Floor Vote
Latest Action · November 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 21, 2020
Cosponsors (2)
1D 1R
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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.

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