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National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Boosting Protection Against Scams

The Senate designated May 15th as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to highlight the massive financial scams targeting older Americans, which result in billions of dollars lost annually. The resolution encourages law enforcement and financial institutions to implement better policies and educational efforts to protect seniors from various frauds, including identity theft and impersonation scams. This aims to equip citizens with better knowledge and tools to safeguard their savings.
Key points
Official designation of May 15th as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to increase public awareness of financial threats targeting seniors.
Encouragement for law enforcement and financial institutions to implement stronger policies to prevent scams targeting individuals aged 65 and older.
Recognition that seniors lose billions annually to fraud, emphasizing the urgent need for improved protective measures and education.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_690
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2024-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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_SRES_690.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official designation of May 15th as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to increase public awareness of financial threats targeting seniors.
  • Encouragement for law enforcement and financial institutions to implement stronger policies to prevent scams targeting individuals aged 65 and older.
  • Recognition that seniors lose billions annually to fraud, emphasizing the urgent need for improved protective measures and education.
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 S3739; text: CR S3719)

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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