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Calendar No. 191
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 15
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 22, 2021
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Moran, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
December 16, 2021
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, without amendment
A BILL
To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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FTC report on scams targeting seniors during emergencies
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall submit a report to Congress including—
a description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior citizens; and
policy recommendations to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies.
Increasing awareness of scams targeting seniors
In general
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and adult protective service agencies.
Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement
The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and caregivers.
December 16, 2021
Reported without amendment