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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1288

Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

National Scam Survivor Day

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws or provide new funding, so it may not be a top priority for a full vote.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes May 14, 2026, as a day to support people who have lost money to scams and to teach others how to stay safe.
  • It highlights that Americans lost over $195 billion to fraud in 2024, with scammers using new tools like artificial intelligence and fake social media posts to steal money.
  • The plan focuses on protecting groups that are targeted most often, including veterans, seniors, and young adults who are losing money to fake job offers and investment tricks.
  • It encourages the government and local police to work together to track down scammers and provide better tools for the public to report and stop fraud.

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Milestones

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May 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 14, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

Bill NumberHRES 1288
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cosponsors

(6)
D: 3R: 3

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