Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

David Schweikert

Republican · AZ · Representative

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-08-15

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to issue "letters of marque and reprisal"—historical documents that allow private citizens and companies to pursue and take action against foreign entities engaged in scams or fraud targeting Americans.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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