Bill · H.R. 6426· House(119-HR-6426)
STOP Scams Against Seniors Act
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Amo
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "STOP Scams Against Seniors Act," aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It seeks to authorize the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to create elder justice task forces. These task forces are intended to address financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 or older. The bill allows these task forces to coordinate with various State, local, and Federal agencies. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements for grant recipients and the Attorney General.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically creates task forces to combat financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting those aged 60 and older.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
The bill establishes protections against predatory scams that specifically target older individuals.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill promotes coordination between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeted Protection for Seniors: The bill allows for the establishment, operation, and implementation of elder justice task forces specifically to address financial exploitation, scams, and fraud targeting people 60 years of age or older (Section 2(a)).
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Coordinated Law Enforcement Response: Task forces may include or coordinate with a wide range of entities, including State and local law enforcement, prosecutors, adult protective services professionals, and Federal agencies like the FBI, FTC, DOJ, and Secret Service (Section 2(a)).
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Victim Support and Restitution: The reporting requirements track the number of victims to whom the task force provided support, legal assistance, or restitution (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 7/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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