US HB6435 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on January 5 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-01-05 - Became Public Law No: 116-287.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

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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Title

Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-05HouseBecame Public Law No: 116-287.
2021-01-05HouseSigned by President.
2020-12-24HousePresented to President.
2020-12-18SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-12-17SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2020-12-17SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7642)
2020-11-18SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2020-11-17HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-17HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5831-5832)
2020-11-17HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
2020-11-17HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5833)
2020-11-17HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-11-16HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
2020-11-16HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-591.
2020-09-09HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2020-09-09HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-04-03HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2020-04-03HouseIntroduced in House

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