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H.R.446

H.R.446: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 25, 2021
Latest Major Action April 19, 2021
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Bill Sponsor

Robin Kelly (D-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

10 (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - April 19, 2021
Engrossed in House - April 15, 2021
Introduced in House - Jan. 25, 2021

Bill Summary

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law...

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There are 6 statements associated with H.R.446.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
April 19, 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 15, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110).
April 15, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
April 15, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 110). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1760)
April 15, 2021	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1829-1830)
April 15, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 14, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761; text: CR H1760)
April 14, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
April 14, 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
April 14, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 446.
April 14, 2021	Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
April 14, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1760-1761)
Feb. 2, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jan. 25, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 25, 2021	Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly (D-Ill.)

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