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National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Boosting Protection Against Scams.

The U.S. Senate supports designating May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to highlight the increasing financial scams targeting older Americans. This resolution aims to boost public awareness about common threats, such as impersonation and tech support scams, and encourages the implementation of stronger policies to protect seniors from losing billions of dollars annually to fraud.
Key points
Designation of May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to increase public education and prevention efforts.
Encouragement for implementing new policies to better protect seniors from online and telephone fraud schemes.
Recognition of the vital role played by law enforcement, financial institutions, and consumer groups in combating senior financial exploitation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_217
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2023-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2023, 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_SRES_217.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of May 15 as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to increase public education and prevention efforts.
  • Encouragement for implementing new policies to better protect seniors from online and telephone fraud schemes.
  • Recognition of the vital role played by law enforcement, financial institutions, and consumer groups in combating senior financial exploitation.
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 S1712; text: CR S1711-1712)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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