HR4988Referred to Committee

Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-15
Introduced
0
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Sponsor

David Schweikert
David Schweikert
Republican · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.8% (601 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-08-15

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to issue "letters of marque and reprisal"—historical documents that allow private citizens and companies to pursue and take action against foreign entities engaged in scams or fraud targeting Americans. The legislation targets international scam operations, particularly those based overseas, by potentially allowing private parties to recover damages or assets from scammers rather than relying solely on traditional law enforcement. This approach would expand private remedies for Americans victimized by foreign fraud schemes.

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