Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.
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Latest action (17 May 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1229 is a symbolic House resolution that would express support for designating May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements. Instead, it states that the House recognizes the day as an opportunity to raise public awareness about scams targeting people age 65 and older—such as government-impersonation schemes, romance scams, tech-support fraud, and identity theft—and cites data on the financial toll these scams take on seniors.
The resolution primarily concerns older Americans as potential victims of fraud, and it acknowledges the roles of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, area agencies on aging, and financial institutions in preventing and educating the public about such scams. It encourages, but does not mandate, the development of policies to prevent scams and improve protections for seniors, and it honors individuals and organizations working on this issue. Because it is a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, it would not directly change any agency's authority or create enforceable protections.
The bill was introduced on May 15, 2024, by Rep. Marcy Kaptur with several cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning it did not advance further and would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to be considered again.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Timeline
17 May 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1229 do?
- H.Res. 1229 is a symbolic House resolution that would express support for designating May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements. Instead, it states that the House recognizes the day as an opportunity to raise public awareness about scams targeting people age 65 and older—such as government-impersonation schemes, romance scams, tech-support fraud, and identity theft—and cites data on the financial toll these scams take on seniors. The resolution primarily concerns older Americans as potential victims of fraud, and it acknowledges the roles of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, area agencies on aging, and financial institutions in preventing and educating the public about such scams. It encourages, but does not mandate, the development of policies to prevent scams and improve protections for seniors, and it honors individuals and organizations working on this issue. Because it is a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, it would not directly change any agency's authority or create enforceable protections. The bill was introduced on May 15, 2024, by Rep. Marcy Kaptur with several cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning it did not advance further and would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to be considered again.
- Has H.Res. 1229 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1229. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1229?
- H.Res. 1229 was sponsored by Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1229?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (17 May 2024).
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