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Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Boosting Protection Against Scams

The U.S. House of Representatives supports designating May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. This aims to raise awareness about the growing number of scams targeting seniors, which cost them billions annually. The initiative seeks to help citizens avoid financial traps and protect their savings.
Key points
Designation of May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to highlight the issue of elder fraud.
Encouraging preventive and educational efforts to protect seniors from various scams.
Emphasizing the vital role of law enforcement, consumer groups, and financial institutions in combating fraud.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1229
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Process start date: 2024-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, 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 118_HRES_1229.

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 2024-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to highlight the issue of elder fraud.
  • Encouraging preventive and educational efforts to protect seniors from various scams.
  • Emphasizing the vital role of law enforcement, consumer groups, and financial institutions in 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. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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