A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

5/16/2024, 2:56 PM

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.

Bill 118 sres 690 is a resolution that aims to designate May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" in order to bring attention to the growing issue of fraudulent scams targeting seniors in the United States. The resolution seeks to raise awareness about these scams and encourage the implementation of policies to prevent them from occurring. Additionally, the resolution aims to improve protections for seniors from falling victim to these scams.

The resolution highlights the importance of educating seniors about the various types of fraudulent schemes that target them, such as phone scams, email scams, and financial exploitation. It also emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between government agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to combat senior fraud.

By designating May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day," the resolution aims to bring attention to this important issue and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to protect seniors from falling victim to fraudulent scams. It underscores the importance of safeguarding the financial well-being and overall security of seniors in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 690

Introduced on
2024-05-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.

Bill 118 sres 690 is a resolution that aims to designate May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" in order to bring attention to the growing issue of fraudulent scams targeting seniors in the United States. The resolution seeks to raise awareness about these scams and encourage the implementation of policies to prevent them from occurring. Additionally, the resolution aims to improve protections for seniors from falling victim to these scams.

The resolution highlights the importance of educating seniors about the various types of fraudulent schemes that target them, such as phone scams, email scams, and financial exploitation. It also emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between government agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to combat senior fraud.

By designating May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day," the resolution aims to bring attention to this important issue and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to protect seniors from falling victim to fraudulent scams. It underscores the importance of safeguarding the financial well-being and overall security of seniors in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

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Latest Summary10/31/2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.


Latest Action5/15/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3739; text: CR S3719)