Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 15
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 22, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
15
Congress
117
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

This 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.
Text (2)
December 16, 2021
January 22, 2021
Actions (5)
12/16/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
12/16/2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
04/28/2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
01/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM