Bill · H.Res. 397· House(119-HRES-397)
Supporting the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 5/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Bryan Steil
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 397 is a resolution to support the designation of May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day." It highlights the rising financial losses and new strategies used by scammers to target Americans, including the use of artificial intelligence. The resolution recognizes the impact of scams on citizens and businesses, specifically mentioning risks to veterans, seniors, and young adults. It encourages increased public awareness, better access to prevention resources, and a collaborative effort to support survivors. Finally, it supports law enforcement efforts to track and hold scammers accountable.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Explicitly identifies seniors as a high-risk group and promotes targeted prevention and resources.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
Explicitly identifies veterans as a target of scams and supports prevention efforts for them.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Directly addresses the high vulnerability of seniors to scam attempts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Prevention: The resolution encourages increased public awareness of scams and strategies to prevent them, which may help consumers and business owners avoid losses. (Resolved section 2)
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Reduced Stigma for Victims: By encouraging scam survivors to share their stories, the resolution aims to combat the stigma that might stop people from seeking assistance and guidance. (Resolved section 5)
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Improved Resource Access: The resolution recognizes the importance of improving public access to scam prevention resources and improving existing resource toolkits. (Resolved sections 4 and 8)
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Collaborative Support: It urges governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to work together to support survivors and prevent future scams. (Resolved section 7)
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Law Enforcement Support: The resolution supports the role of local and Federal law enforcement in addressing scams and holding scammers accountable. (Resolved sections 6 and 8)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals 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+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Veterans+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4Good For Billionaires+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/7/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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