What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 1215.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1215/BILLS-117hr1215rfs.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll104.xml

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 13 (Roll no. 104). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1756-1757)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 1215

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Protecting Seniors from Scams: New Tools and Collaboration

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Establishment of a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group to create educational materials for businesses and citizens. Creation of an Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors within the Federal Trade Commission, responsible for market monitoring, education, and complaint handling. Facilitating the reporting of scams and making information available to law enforcement, aiming to increase the effectiveness of combating crime. Increasing awareness of common scam schemes, such as those using mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocalls.

This act establishes new mechanisms to protect older adults from fraud. A special advisory group and an office within the Federal Trade Commission will be created to collect information on scams, educate citizens, and streamline crime reporting. This will provide seniors and their caregivers with better support in recognizing and avoiding fraudsters' traps.

Key points

Establishment of a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group to create educational materials for businesses and citizens.

Creation of an Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors within the Federal Trade Commission, responsible for market monitoring, education, and complaint handling.

Facilitating the reporting of scams and making information available to law enforcement, aiming to increase the effectiveness of combating crime.

Increasing awareness of common scam schemes, such as those using mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocalls.

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VOTING RESULTS

2021-04-15

For 396

Against 13

Abstain 0

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Additional Information

Fraud and Scam Reduction Act

Print number: HR 1215

Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]

Process start date: 2021-02-23

Voting date: 2021-04-15

Meeting no: 1

Voting no: 104

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