HOUSE 1762117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

Last Action: 4/19/2021

Actions

2021-04-19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2021-04-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-04-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 111). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1761)
2021-04-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 111).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1761)
2021-04-15Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1830-1831)
2021-04-14At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2021-04-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1762.
2021-04-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1761-1762)
2021-04-14Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2021-03-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2021-03-10Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2021-03-10Introduced in House
2021-03-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-15 (53)

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.

Cosponsors (1)

Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Federal-Indian relations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
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