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US S1897

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act


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Introduced
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Con- gress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or their members. The report must include a description of the types of such practices, the FTC's consumer education activities, its efforts to collaborate with Tribes to prevent these practices or pursue perpetrators, a summary of enforcement actions taken, and any recommendations for legislation to prevent such acts or practices. The bill also requires the FTC to update its website within 6 months after submitting the report to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding such unfair or deceptive practices targeting Indian Tribes or their members.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/27/2021)

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