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House Bill 7685
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Seniors from Scams Act
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Introduced in House on Jul 20, 2020
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H. R. 7685 (Introduced-in-House)


116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7685


To require the Federal Trade Commission in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 20, 2020

Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To require the Federal Trade Commission in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Seniors from Scams Act”.

SEC. 2. FTC report on scams targeting seniors during emergencies.

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the “Commission”) shall, in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service (referred to in this Act as the “IRS”), submit a report to Congress including—

(1) a description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior citizens, including scams related to economic stimulus and relief payments related to COVID–19; and

(2) policy recommendations to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies.

SEC. 3. Increasing awareness of scams targeting seniors.

(a) In general.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission and the IRS shall each update their websites to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and adult protective service agencies.

(b) Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement.—The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement agencies to distribute the information included in the website of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and caregivers.