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COVID–19 SCAM Act
2/9/2022, 12:29 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 7299
COVID–19 Stop Calling Americans Maliciously Act or the COVID–19 SCAM Act
This bill prohibits telephone calls or text messages offering goods or services that convey misleading or inaccurate information relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) as part of such offer.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7299
Bill HR 7299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7299 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7299's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 22, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7299
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7299
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Consumer affairs
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Marketing and advertising
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7299
COVID–19 SCAM Act
To prohibit the use of telephone calls or text messages for unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
COVID–19 SCAM Act
COVID–19 Stop Calling Americans Maliciously Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7299
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