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US S3529

US S3529
Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act


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Introduced
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to state securities commissions and insurance departments (referred to as "eligible entities") for enhanced protection of senior investors and policyholders. The bill establishes a task force within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to administer the grant program, which allows eligible entities to use the funds to hire staff, fund technology and training, provide educational materials, develop plans to combat senior financial fraud, and enhance state laws to protect seniors. The bill sets a maximum grant amount of $500,000 per eligible entity and authorizes $10 million in annual appropriations for the program from 2023 to 2028.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. (on 07/28/2022)

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