Sen. Hassan and Sen. Scott Push Bipartisan Bill to Launch National Scam Reporting Website
The ReportScams.gov Act was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
This bill has strong bipartisan support from leaders in both parties, which usually helps. However, many bills like this struggle to get a final vote because of busy schedules in Congress.
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The bill grants expedited direct-hire authority for positions like cybersecurity specialists, fraud detection analysts, and program managers across the agencies on the Steering Committee. This creates new federal job opportunities, though only at or below the GS-15 level, and the hiring authority expires after five years.
“The head of any agency represented on the Scams Steering Committee may use direct-hire authority, in accordance with section 3304 of title 5, United States Code, to appoint employees to positions necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Steering Committee”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the ReportScams.gov Act to centralize federal efforts against fraud. The bill proposes a single website to report scams, replacing a fragmented system of 13 different agencies, and aims to protect consumers from sophisticated schemes.
The bipartisan ReportScams.gov Act would create a single federal website where consumers can report scams and seek assistance, replacing a confusing patchwork of reporting options. The legislation also requires a comprehensive federal strategy to improve coordination among agencies.
Introduced by Sens. Hassan and Scott, the ReportScams.gov Act would establish a Federal Scams Action Plan and a central website for reporting. The bill is praised by home care providers for its potential to protect seniors, who are often targets of sophisticated fraud.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ReportScams.gov Act
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