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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an office within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prevent fraud targeting seniors. The office will oversee the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud targeting seniors, and coordinate with other agencies. The office will also educate seniors and their families/caregivers about common fraud schemes, provide information on reporting complaints, and maintain a website as a resource. The bill requires the FTC to set up procedures to log and acknowledge fraud complaints, and make them available to law enforcement. The FTC must implement these requirements within one year of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (on 02/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/982/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr982/BILLS-117hr982ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr982/BILLS-117hr982ih.pdf.pdf |
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