A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act of 2026. It directs the Elder Justice Coordinator of the Federal Trade Commission, working with the Department of Justice, to set up a website and hotline for victims of elder fraud and scams. The website and hotline must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People can use them to file complaints, check if a message from the government is real, or ask to be directed to the right agency for help. The website must also display the hotline phone number and offer digital resources to fight common scams.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act directly benefits seniors by providing a dedicated 24/7 hotline and website to report scams and receive fraud resources.
- Scored +8
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees will be better off due to specialized protections and resources established to target elder fraud and scams.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes a 24/7 website and hotline to assist victims of elder fraud and verify government communications, enhancing consumer protection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires setting up a website and hotline for victims of elder fraud and scams. This is positive because it gives people a dedicated place to turn for help when older Americans are targeted by criminals.
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Section 2(b)(1)(A) states that the website and hotline must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a good thing because victims can seek help or report scams at any time of day or night.
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Section 2(b)(1)(B)(ii) allows individuals to check if a phone call, letter, or email claiming to be from the Federal Government is actually real. This helps protect people from falling victim to government impersonation scams.
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Section 2(b)(2)(B) requires the website to provide digital resources for combatting common scams using information from various government agencies. This helps educate the public and gives individuals tools to prevent fraud.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees will be better off due to specialized protections and resources established to target elder fraud and scams. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act directly benefits seniors by providing a dedicated 24/7 hotline and website to report scams and receive fraud resources.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes a 24/7 website and hotline to assist victims of elder fraud and verify government communications, enhancing consumer protection.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill allows citizens to verify whether communications purporting to be from the Federal Government are genuine, improving government transparency.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The legislation requires the establishment of an online digital resource and website to combat scams, promoting digital access for fraud prevention.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York