Bill · H.R. 6770· House(119-HR-6770)
Scam Defense Strategy Act
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Scam Defense Strategy Act directs the Commander of the United States Cyber Command to submit a report to Congress. This report must outline recommended actions in cyberspace to protect the United States from digital scams. These scams are operated by transnational organized crime networks that have links to the Chinese Communist Party. The bill aims to defend United States citizens, assets, and interests against these networks. The report is required to be submitted within six months of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill directs Cyber Command to recommend actions to defend against cyber-enabled scams and espionage linked to foreign powers.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically addresses the threat of scams that disproportionately target the elderly.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill seeks to defend citizens from massive financial losses caused by digital scams and fraud farms.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Defending Against Financial Loss: The bill seeks to protect Americans from digital scams that have resulted in significant financial losses, such as $469,000,000 from scam texts, $502,000,000 from emails, and $948,000,000 from phone calls (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Protecting Vulnerable Populations: By addressing these crime networks, the bill targets the prevention of scams that disproportionately affect vulnerable groups like the elderly and those who are socially isolated (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protecting Privacy and Economic Security: The report aims to defend against networks that funnel the sensitive personal information and financial assets of U.S. citizens to a hostile foreign power (Section 2(a)(5)).
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National Security and Defense: The requested actions are intended to defend United States citizens, assets, and interests against networks that present an urgent national security threat (Section 2(a)(5) and Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7Improves International Alliances+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota