United States 116th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6435 — Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020

Last action — Became Public Law No: 116-287.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 03, 2020. Enacted.

Summary

Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 116-287.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)

  7. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)

  12. Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.

  14. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.

  15. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  18. Introduced in House

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Commerce Aging Cardiovascular and respiratory health Consumer affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Disability and paralysis Emergency medical services and trauma care Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Infectious and parasitic diseases Internet and video services Marketing and advertising Postal service
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6435 do?
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Who sponsors HR 6435?
HR 6435 is sponsored by Earl Carter (R).
What is the current status of HR 6435?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 03, 2020. Enacted.
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