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A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.

3/7/2025, 2:03 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 118

Bill 119 S.Res. 118, also known as the "National Slam the Scam Day" resolution, aims to designate March 6, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about the prevalence of scams and to promote education on how to prevent government imposter scams and other types of fraudulent activities. The resolution highlights the importance of educating the public on how to recognize and avoid falling victim to scams, which can have serious financial and emotional consequences. By designating a specific day for this purpose, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue and encourage individuals to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from falling prey to fraudulent schemes.

Congressional Summary of SRES 118

This resolution designates March 6, 2025, as National Slam the Scam Day to

  • raise awareness and amplify the messaging about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
  • encourage policies and programs to prevent such scams,
  • recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
  • encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.

Current Status of Bill SRES 118

Bill SRES 118 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill SRES 118 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025.  Bill SRES 118's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1616-1617; text: CR S1609-1610) as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 118

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 118

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 118

A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.
A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.

Comments

Julianna Herring profile image

Julianna Herring

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1 year ago

Not sure about this "National Slam the Scam Day" thing. Sounds fishy to me.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 118

Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South DakotaRepublican
Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody
FloridaIndependent
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
New YorkDemocrat
Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
MaineRepublican

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