Scam Prevention: New Federal Task Force
The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act is moving through the House committee process after a subcommittee approved it on September 1, 2026. The full House committee must now review the bill before it can move any further. It is currently active as it has received a vote at the subcommittee level.
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a popular issue, but it is in the early stages of the legislative process and needs to pass through multiple committees.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is named as a required task force member, reflecting the fact that veterans are frequently targeted by pension poaching schemes, fake benefits consultants, and other scams. Veterans could see more public education and coordinated enforcement aimed at protecting them from fraud, though the bill creates no new direct services or funding for veterans themselves.
“(5) The Department of Veterans Affairs.”
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A House panel advanced H.R. 5967, the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, which directs the FTC and DOJ to lead an interagency task force to combat digital scams. Democrats expressed concerns about the FTC's capacity under the current administration.
Rep. Erin Houchin announced the advancement of the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act. The bill targets fraud by placing responsibility with the FTC and DOJ to proactively target criminals and coordinate federal efforts.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act
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