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Gabe Amo (D-RI)

STOP Scams Against Seniors Act

H.R. 6426 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "STOP Scams Against Seniors Act," aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It seeks to authorize the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to create elder justice task forces. These task forces are intended to address financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 or older. The bill allows these task forces to coordinate with various State, local, and Federal agencies. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements for grant recipients and the Attorney General.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill specifically creates task forces to combat financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting those aged 60 and older.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill establishes protections against predatory scams that specifically target older individuals.

  • Scored +3

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill promotes coordination between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.