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.
Latest action (17 May 2023): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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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.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 217 do?
- 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.
- Has S.Res. 217 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 217 has been enacted. Status last updated 17 May 2023.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 217?
- S.Res. 217 was sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] (Republican-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. (17 May 2023).
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