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- H.R.6435
H.R.6435: Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced April 3, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Nov. 18, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 17, 2020
- Reported in House - Nov. 16, 2020
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2020
Bill Summary
Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 24, 2020 |
Presented to President.
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| Dec. 18, 2020 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 17, 2020 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 17, 2020 |
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642) |
| Nov. 18, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832) |
| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 17, 2020 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Nov. 16, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
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| Nov. 16, 2020 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
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| Sept. 9, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| Sept. 9, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 3, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 3, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) |