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- H.R.7055
H.R.7055: SCAM Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 28, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 28, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 28, 2020
Bill Summary
Coronavirus Scammers, Crooks, and Manipulators Act or the SCAM Act This bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for mail fraud and wire fraud that occur in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalties for trafficking in a counterfeit good that is advertised to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 28, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.) |