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National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Boosting Protection Against Scams

The U.S. Senate designated May 13 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to highlight the increasing number of scams targeting older adults. This initiative aims to raise awareness about these threats and encourage the implementation of better protective policies, helping seniors avoid financial losses and safeguard them from criminals.
Key points
Designating May 13 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day aims to educate and protect seniors from various types of scams.
Supporting law enforcement, consumer protection groups, and financial institutions in preventing fraud and informing seniors about it.
Encouraging new policies and improved protective measures to more effectively shield seniors from criminal activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_655
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of May 13, 2022 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_SRES_655.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating May 13 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day aims to educate and protect seniors from various types of scams.
  • Supporting law enforcement, consumer protection groups, and financial institutions in preventing fraud and informing seniors about it.
  • Encouraging new policies and improved protective measures to more effectively shield seniors from criminal activities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2758-2759)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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