A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2023, 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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 May 2023): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1712; text: CR S1711-1712)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 217, supports designating May 15, 2023, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase awareness of scams specifically targeting seniors in the United States. It also encourages the development of policies to prevent these fraudulent activities and to enhance the protections available to older adults against such scams.
The resolution affects seniors by drawing attention to the issue of fraud and encouraging efforts to prevent it and improve their protections. While the full text of the bill is not yet available, its title indicates its focus. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Susan Collins and was agreed to by the Senate on May 17, 2023. As a simple resolution that has already been agreed to, it has completed its legislative process in the Senate.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2023, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Timeline
17 May 2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1712; text: CR S1711-1712)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 217 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 217, supports designating May 15, 2023, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase awareness of scams specifically targeting seniors in the United States. It also encourages the development of policies to prevent these fraudulent activities and to enhance the protections available to older adults against such scams. The resolution affects seniors by drawing attention to the issue of fraud and encouraging efforts to prevent it and improve their protections. While the full text of the bill is not yet available, its title indicates its focus. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Susan Collins and was agreed to by the Senate on May 17, 2023. As a simple resolution that has already been agreed to, it has completed its legislative process in the Senate.
- Has S.Res. 217 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 217. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 217?
- S.Res. 217 was sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 217?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1712; text: CR S1711-1712) (17 May 2023).
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