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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Robert Menendez

Democrat · NJ · Representative

Votes with party: 97.3% (554 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001226

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (15)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-11-07

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-11-07
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-11-07

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-07
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-07

Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish a government task force dedicated to identifying, investigating, and stopping scams that target American consumers and businesses. The task force would work across different federal agencies to develop strategies for preventing fraud, protecting people's money and personal information, and holding scammers accountable. This would affect everyday people who shop online, use financial services, and anyone vulnerable to being tricked out of money or personal data.

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Subjects

Commerce

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