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Stop SCAMS Act: Unified Federal Strategy to Combat Fraud and Cybercrime.

This law mandates the FBI, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to develop a unified, government-wide strategy to combat scams and cyberfraud. The goal is to standardize scam definitions and data collection methods, leading to more effective consumer protection. Citizens benefit from better coordinated federal efforts aimed at reducing financial losses due to fraud.
Key points
Requires the development of a single, government-wide strategy to counter scams and cyberfraud within one year.
Federal agencies must standardize the definition of a scam and harmonize data collection on financial losses and payment methods.
Agencies (FBI, BCFP, FTC) must measure the effectiveness of their anti-scam training programs to improve public education and financial security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7215
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2026-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop SCAMS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7215.

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 2026-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the development of a single, government-wide strategy to counter scams and cyberfraud within one year.
  • Federal agencies must standardize the definition of a scam and harmonize data collection on financial losses and payment methods.
  • Agencies (FBI, BCFP, FTC) must measure the effectiveness of their anti-scam training programs to improve public education and financial security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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