United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 1890 — Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to S 1890 removes the short title and specifies that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will conduct a study on scams targeting travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also mandates that the FTC submit a report with findings and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to prevent these scams. The practical effect of these changes is a focus on addressing travel fraud specifically linked to the pandemic, with a structured timeline for the FTC to provide information to Congress and update consumer protection resources.

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1890 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1890 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
216 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 17, 2021 Reported by Ms.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Cantwell, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
2.
FTC STUDY ON TRAVEL FRAUD.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Study.--The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the ``Commission'') shall conduct a study, using the Commission's authority under section 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C.
46), regarding scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Consumer Protection Information.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID- pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).</DELETED> SECTION 1.
(a) Study.--The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the ``Commission'') shall conduct a study, using the Commission's authority under section 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C.
(a) Study.--The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the ``Commission'') shall conduct a study describing scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
46), regarding scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with such recommendations for legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate.
(c) Consumer Protection Information.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).
(c) Consumer Protection Information.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID-pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).
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216 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1890 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 17, 2021 Reported with an amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

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S 1890 is sponsored by Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic).
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