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Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud

This act aims to protect individuals aged 62 and older from financial fraud. It establishes a grant program for states to hire staff, train law enforcement, and educate seniors, which will help detect, prosecute, and prevent fraud. This will make seniors safer and better protect their finances.
Key points
States will receive funds to hire specialists to combat financial fraud targeting seniors.
Grant money will be used for training police and prosecutors, and for equipment to detect fraud.
The act provides funds for educating seniors to increase their awareness of threats and help them avoid scams.
Financial fraud includes unauthorized use of a senior's resources for monetary gain or depriving them of access to their assets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3529
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3529.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States will receive funds to hire specialists to combat financial fraud targeting seniors.
  • Grant money will be used for training police and prosecutors, and for equipment to detect fraud.
  • The act provides funds for educating seniors to increase their awareness of threats and help them avoid scams.
  • Financial fraud includes unauthorized use of a senior's resources for monetary gain or depriving them of access to their assets.
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 Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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