The STOP Scams Against Seniors Act authorizes law enforcement agencies to use federal grant money from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to establish dedicated task forces that investigate financial crimes targeting seniors aged 60 and older. These task forces can coordinate between state and local law enforcement, prosecutors, adult protective services, and federal agencies like the FBI, Federal Trade Commission, and Secret Service to combat elder fraud and scams. The bill requires grant recipients to report annually on their progress, including the number of cases initiated and completed, victims assisted, types of scams encountered, and any signs of organized crime involvement. The Attorney General must then compile and submit these reports to Congress each year, ensuring oversight and transparency. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts, instead redirecting existing grant program resources toward this elder justice focus.
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