A resolution designating March 5, 2020, as "National 'Slam the Scam' Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of government imposter scams, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent government imposter scams, and to encourage the improvement of protections from government imposter scams for the people of the United States.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 535

This resolution designates March 5, 2020, 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.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 535

Bill SRES 535 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill SRES 535 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2020. Bill SRES 535's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1614; text: CR S1603) as of March 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 535

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 535

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Commemorative events and holidays

- Congressional tributes

- Consumer affairs

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Government studies and investigations

- Social security and elderly assistance

- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 535

A resolution designating March 5, 2020, as "National 'Slam the Scam' Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of government imposter scams, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent government imposter scams, and to encourage the improvement of protections from government imposter scams for the people of the United States.