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SENATE 1880117th CongressBy Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-112.

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

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5/18/2022

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  • 2022-05-18By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-112.
  • 2022-05-18By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-112.
  • 2021-12-17Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
  • 2021-12-17Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • 2021-12-17Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • 2021-08-04Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 2021-05-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2021-05-27Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-12-17 (25)

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 (3)

  • Jerry Moran (R-KS)
  • Jon Tester (D-MT)
  • Steve Daines (R-MT)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Crime prevention
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives
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