Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)
Expressing support for the designation of December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating December 4, 2025, as "National Scam Prevention Day." The document notes that U.S. citizens reported losing $16,600,000,000 to scams in 2024. It highlights that losses grew by 33 percent between 2023 and 2024. The text also mentions that the Federal Trade Commission estimates true losses could be closer to $158,300,000,000 due to underreporting. Furthermore, it points to the involvement of global criminal organizations and various cartels in these operations.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The resolution advocates for awareness and a whole-of-government approach to protect citizens from financial devastation caused by scams.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Protecting against scams is a critical measure for safeguarding the financial stability of the elderly.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increased scam awareness helps prevent the loss of essential financial resources for low-income families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution states it is the responsibility of the Federal Government, private industry, and nonprofits to raise awareness about how to identify and report scams. This could help citizens protect themselves from financial and psychological devastation.
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Coordinated Response: The text notes that the United States must combat scams through a coordinated whole-of-government approach, partnerships with private industry, and educational campaigns.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 people over 65 be better off under this? — Protecting against scams is a critical measure for safeguarding the financial stability of the elderly. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased scam awareness helps prevent the loss of essential financial resources for low-income families. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The resolution aims to protect citizens from the significant financial devastation caused by large-scale scam operations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect all citizens from the rising trend of global scam operations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The resolution advocates for awareness and a whole-of-government approach to protect citizens from financial devastation caused by scams.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The resolution addresses the global reach of criminal scam syndicates and the need for coordinated responses to these threats.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls for federal responsibility in raising awareness and coordinating with private industry to protect the public.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By increasing awareness of scams, the resolution seeks to prevent the massive financial losses that impact household wealth.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas