Congress Introduces SCAM Act to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for Fraudulent Advertisements

Congress Introduces SCAM Act to Hold Platforms Liable for Fraudulent Ads·Latest event March 11, 2026

Apr 9

Congress Introduces SCAM Act to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for Fraudulent Advertisements

The SCAM Act is currently stalled in committee in both chambers, with no hearings or votes scheduled as of April 2026. This legislative delay means online platforms remain exempt from strict advertiser verification requirements while Americans continue to lose an estimated $119 billion annually to fraudulent digital ads.

Mar 28

Senator Ruben Gallego cites $119 billion in losses to advocate for platform accountability in SCAM Act

Senator Ruben Gallego cited a new report on $119 billion in annual scam losses to advocate for platform accountability under the proposed legislation.

This new report shows social media has become a hunting ground for scammers, costing Americans nearly $119B a year. If Big Tech profits from ads on our feeds, they have a responsibility to make sure they aren’t scams. My SCAM Act would hold them accountable and protect consumers’ hard-earned money. https://t.co/1bTr4ia3Y9

Feb 12

House Lawmakers Introduce SCAM Act Requiring Platforms to Remove Fraudulent Ads in 72 Hours

The House version of the SCAM Act was introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, requiring 72-hour takedowns of fraudulent ads.

H.R. 7548Congress Targets Online Fraud With New Rules Requiring Social Media Sites to Verify Advertisers

Feb 4

Senate introduces SCAM Act and refers bill to Commerce Committee to combat fraudulent platform ads

The Senate version of the SCAM Act was introduced and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S. 3774Congress Proposes SCAM Act to Force Social Media Platforms to Block Fraudulent Ads

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These are companion bills that allow the House and Senate to work on the same policy at the same time. While they share the same name, the Senate version requires faster 24-hour ad removals compared to the 72-hour window in the House bill.

Congress Targets Online Fraud With New Rules Requiring Social Media Sites to Verify Advertisers

H.R. 7548

Congress Proposes SCAM Act to Force Social Media Platforms to Block Fraudulent Ads

S. 3774

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