118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8023 — Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

“To require the Federal Trade Commission to include in the report of the Commission under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act certain information relating to scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies, and for other purposes.”

Commerce

Introduced Apr 16, 2024

Last action Apr 19, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 16, 2024

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Referred

Apr 19, 2024

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams;revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; andcoordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to diss...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 19, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Apr 16, 2024

Introduced in House

Apr 16, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.