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S.547: Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to disseminate to senior citizens and their families and caregivers information regarding mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud that targets senior citizens. The information must: (1) teach safe and smart financial practices, (2) provide instructions on how to refer a fraud complaint to law enforcement, and (3) include a toll-free telephone number...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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March 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |