A resolution 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.
Latest action (15 May 2024): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 690 is a simple Senate resolution expressing support for designating May 15, 2024, as “National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.” According to its title, the resolution's stated purpose is to raise awareness of the growing number of fraudulent scams targeting seniors in the United States, to encourage policies aimed at preventing such scams, and to promote better protections for seniors from fraud. Because it is a simple resolution rather than a bill that creates law, it does not carry the force of law, establish new programs, or require specific actions by any agency; the full text detailing any additional findings or language has not been made available beyond this title.
The resolution primarily concerns older Americans, who are identified as the group at risk from fraud and scams, and by extension consumer-protection and law-enforcement bodies that might be encouraged to focus attention on senior-targeted fraud. It does not appear to impose obligations on private businesses, states, or individuals, based on the information provided.
The resolution was introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on May 15, 2024, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day in the Senate by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. Because passage in the Senate completes the legislative process for a simple resolution, no further action—such as House consideration or presidential signature—is required or expected.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Timeline
15 May 2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 690 do?
- S.Res. 690 is a simple Senate resolution expressing support for designating May 15, 2024, as “National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.” According to its title, the resolution's stated purpose is to raise awareness of the growing number of fraudulent scams targeting seniors in the United States, to encourage policies aimed at preventing such scams, and to promote better protections for seniors from fraud. Because it is a simple resolution rather than a bill that creates law, it does not carry the force of law, establish new programs, or require specific actions by any agency; the full text detailing any additional findings or language has not been made available beyond this title. The resolution primarily concerns older Americans, who are identified as the group at risk from fraud and scams, and by extension consumer-protection and law-enforcement bodies that might be encouraged to focus attention on senior-targeted fraud. It does not appear to impose obligations on private businesses, states, or individuals, based on the information provided. The resolution was introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on May 15, 2024, and was submitted, considered, and agreed to that same day in the Senate by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. Because passage in the Senate completes the legislative process for a simple resolution, no further action—such as House consideration or presidential signature—is required or expected.
- Has S.Res. 690 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 690 has been enacted. Status last updated 15 May 2024.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 690?
- S.Res. 690 was sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] (Republican-ME), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 690?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (15 May 2024).
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