A resolution designating March 7, 2024, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive government imposter scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams.

3/20/2024, 11:31 AM

This resolution designates March 7, 2024, as National Slam the Scam Day to

  • raise awareness about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
  • encourage policies to prevent such scams,
  • recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
  • encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.
Bill 118 SRES 584, also known as the "National Slam the Scam Day" resolution, aims to designate March 7, 2024, as a day to raise awareness about government imposter scams and promote education to prevent such scams. The resolution highlights the prevalence of government imposter scams, where individuals impersonate government officials to deceive people into giving out personal information or money.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about these scams and providing resources to help individuals recognize and avoid falling victim to them. By designating a specific day for this cause, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to combat government imposter scams.

Overall, Bill 118 SRES 584 is a non-partisan effort to address the growing problem of government imposter scams and promote awareness and education to protect individuals from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 584
Introduced on
2024-03-08
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/8/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
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Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates March 7, 2024, as National Slam the Scam Day to

  • raise awareness about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
  • encourage policies to prevent such scams,
  • recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
  • encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.
Bill 118 SRES 584, also known as the "National Slam the Scam Day" resolution, aims to designate March 7, 2024, as a day to raise awareness about government imposter scams and promote education to prevent such scams. The resolution highlights the prevalence of government imposter scams, where individuals impersonate government officials to deceive people into giving out personal information or money.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about these scams and providing resources to help individuals recognize and avoid falling victim to them. By designating a specific day for this cause, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to combat government imposter scams.

Overall, Bill 118 SRES 584 is a non-partisan effort to address the growing problem of government imposter scams and promote awareness and education to protect individuals from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating March 7, 2024, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive government imposter scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams.
Policy Areas
Commerce
Potential Impact
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Latest Summary1/8/2025

This resolution designates March 7, 2024, as National Slam the Scam Day to

  • raise awareness about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
  • encourage policies to prevent such scams,
  • recognize those w...
Latest Action3/8/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2333; text: CR S2332)