VoterlyH.R. 446: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Illinois · In committee
What this bill does
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-01-25
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 10
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] introduced H.R. 446. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 446? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 446 do?
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide …
Who sponsored H.R. 446?
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D) of Illinois is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 446?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 446 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.