United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 9412 — Stop Scamming Americans Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to address scams targeting Americans.

This legislation seeks to combat scams that exploit individuals in the U.S. It focuses on increasing protections against such fraudulent activities.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may benefit from increased protections against scams and fraudulent activities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new section requiring training for U.S. diplomats on foreign scam syndicates.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4028

    (f) Foreign Scam Syndicates Training.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may establish training for chiefs of mission, deputy chiefs of mission, and Foreign Service officers who will be assigned to a country that, as determined by the Secretary, is home to significant online scam activity targeting Americans, on appropriate training on matters related to online scam activity. (2) Matters to be included.--The training required under paragraph (1)-- (A) should address-- (i) transnational criminal organizations conducting the scams; (ii) online scam centers and human trafficking inside such centers; and (iii) foreign government complicity and corruption; and (B) should identify diplomatic methods to identify, prevent, and respond to such activities.

    This change introduces mandatory training for diplomats on online scam activities affecting Americans.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

542 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9412?
HR 9412 is sponsored by McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Olszewski, Johnny (Democratic), and Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9412?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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