Supporting the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 May 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 397, introduced by Representative Bryan Steil, supports designating May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day." The bill highlights that in 2024, Americans filed millions of fraud reports and lost over $12.5 billion to scams, an increase from the previous year. It notes that scams affect various groups, including veterans, seniors, and young adults, and acknowledges the evolving tactics used by scammers, such as social media and artificial intelligence.
The resolution aims to increase public awareness about scams and provide resources for prevention and assistance. It recognizes the financial and personal impact of scams on individuals and businesses, and encourages sharing stories of scam survivors to combat stigma. The bill also supports efforts by law enforcement and urges collaboration among government, private, and nonprofit organizations to protect the public.
H.Res. 397 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require a vote by both chambers of Congress to become law but expresses the sense of the House. If passed by the committee, it would proceed to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
7 May 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 397 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 397, introduced by Representative Bryan Steil, supports designating May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day." The bill highlights that in 2024, Americans filed millions of fraud reports and lost over $12.5 billion to scams, an increase from the previous year. It notes that scams affect various groups, including veterans, seniors, and young adults, and acknowledges the evolving tactics used by scammers, such as social media and artificial intelligence. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about scams and provide resources for prevention and assistance. It recognizes the financial and personal impact of scams on individuals and businesses, and encourages sharing stories of scam survivors to combat stigma. The bill also supports efforts by law enforcement and urges collaboration among government, private, and nonprofit organizations to protect the public. H.Res. 397 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require a vote by both chambers of Congress to become law but expresses the sense of the House. If passed by the committee, it would proceed to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.Res. 397 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 397. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 397?
- H.Res. 397 was sponsored by Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 397?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (7 May 2025).
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