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- H.R.1953
H.R.1953: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (19 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the FTC on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the FTC in monitoring the market for mail, television, Internet, and telemarketing fraud including recorded message telephone calls (robocalls) targeting seniors. Requires the FTC, through such office, to: (1) disseminate to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| May 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |