Bills · SRES 118
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 118Fraud offenses and financial crimesTelephone and wireless communication
A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because scams cost Americans billions of dollars every year, with a significant emotional and financial toll on victims. The resolution highlights that in 2023 alone, consumers lost over $10 billion to scams, a record high. Many people, particularly older adults, are losing their life savings or crucial income due to these deceptive practices.
If this resolution becomes law, it provides a nationally recognized day to focus efforts on fighting scams. This could lead to more coordinated public awareness campaigns, better information sharing among individuals, and increased vigilance against fraudsters. Without this resolution, efforts to educate the public about scams might continue but without the official, national spotlight that a designated day can provide, potentially resulting in fewer people being informed and more falling victim to costly scams.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day."
This officially recognizes a specific day to focus national attention on preventing scams.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes National Slam the Scam Day as an opportunity to raise awareness and amplify messaging about government imposter scams.
This clarifies the primary purpose of the day: to educate the public about scams where criminals pretend to be government employees.
PROVISION 03
Encourages members of the public to ignore false solicitations, share information about scams with others, and report scam attempts to the appropriate agencies.
This provides clear, actionable steps for individuals to protect themselves and contribute to fighting scams.
PROVISION 04
Recognizes the vital roles that law enforcement, consumer protection groups, telephone companies, and financial institutions play in preventing and educating about government imposter scams.
This acknowledges the existing efforts and importance of various sectors in combating scams, encouraging their continued involvement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
184
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in Senate
MAR 6
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
MAR 6
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1616-1617; text: CR S1609-1610)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 118
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 118Fraud offenses and financial crimesTelephone and wireless communication
A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
