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Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Boosting Protection for Older Adults

The U.S. House of Representatives supports designating a day to raise awareness about the increasing number of scams targeting seniors. The goal is to inform citizens about these threats and encourage actions to prevent them, aiming to improve the financial security of older adults.
Key points
Designating a specific day aims to increase public awareness about the various scams affecting seniors.
Support for efforts to prevent scams and improve protection for older individuals against criminals.
Highlighting the role of various organizations in educating seniors and combating fraud.
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Print number: 117_HRES_392
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2021-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of May 13, 2021, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_392.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating a specific day aims to increase public awareness about the various scams affecting seniors.
  • Support for efforts to prevent scams and improve protection for older individuals against criminals.
  • Highlighting the role of various organizations in educating seniors and combating fraud.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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