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Protecting Seniors from Financial Fraud: New Taskforce and Reports.

This act establishes a dedicated task force within the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect senior citizens from financial fraud. This task force will identify issues, propose regulatory changes, and regularly report on threats. Additionally, an independent study will assess the scale and costs of financial exploitation of seniors, aiming to better understand the problem and develop more effective protective measures.
Key points
Creation of a special task force within the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors over 65 from financial fraud and exploitation.
The task force will identify challenges, propose regulatory changes, and coordinate with other institutions to better protect seniors.
Every two years, the task force will publish reports containing statistics, trends, best practices, and recommendations for improving seniors' financial security.
An independent study will assess the economic costs of senior financial exploitation, its frequency, and the effectiveness of current prevention and reporting efforts.
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Additional Information
Senior Security Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1565
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2021-03-03