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National Slam the Scam Day: Raising Awareness and Protecting Citizens

The U.S. Senate designates March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to raise awareness about widespread scams, especially those impersonating government agencies. The goal is to educate citizens to better protect their finances and personal information from scammers who defraud billions of dollars annually, particularly from older adults.
Key points
Designating March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to increase awareness of scams.
Encouraging citizens to ignore fraudulent solicitations from individuals falsely claiming to represent government agencies and to report such scam attempts.
Highlighting the vital role of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, and financial institutions in preventing scams and educating the public.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_118
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_118.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to increase awareness of scams.
  • Encouraging citizens to ignore fraudulent solicitations from individuals falsely claiming to represent government agencies and to report such scam attempts.
  • Highlighting the vital role of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, and financial institutions in preventing scams and educating the public.
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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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 S1616-1617; text: CR S1609-1610)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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