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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish an advisory office within the Bureau of Con- sumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021, establishes an advisory office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prevent fraud targeting seniors. The advisory office will monitor the market for fraud targeting seniors, coordinate with other agencies, and educate seniors and their families and caregivers about common fraud schemes and how to report complaints. The FTC is required to set up procedures to log and acknowledge fraud complaints and provide information to victims and the public about fraud methods. The bill aims to improve oversight and consumer education to protect seniors from various types of fraud, including mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/22/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/349/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s349/BILLS-117s349is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s349/BILLS-117s349is.pdf.pdf |
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