Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support

This press release from Representative James A. Himes (D-CT) was published on 2026-09-17 and titled "Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support".

Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support

Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Financial Services Committee voted 49-0 to advance Rep. Jim Himes’ Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act. The bill, which would create an interagency federal task force of experts from across government and the private sector dedicated to combatting financial scams, now awaits consideration before the [ ] The post Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes .