Bills · HR 1469
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1469Fraud offenses and financial crimesFinancial literacy
Senior Security Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because financial exploitation of older adults is a significant and growing problem, often leading to devastating losses of life savings and independence. This bill aims to create a dedicated, central effort within the SEC to understand these issues better and develop specific solutions, rather than leaving it to fragmented efforts across various divisions or agencies.
If this bill becomes law, it means there will be a specific group whose sole job is to advocate for and protect senior investors, potentially leading to stronger safeguards, clearer rules for financial professionals, and better education to prevent scams. If it doesn't pass, efforts to protect older investors might remain less coordinated and less targeted, potentially leaving them more vulnerable to evolving financial frauds and exploitation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This creates a dedicated team focused solely on protecting investors over 65 from financial exploitation and other challenges.
PROVISION 02
Requires the taskforce to include staff from the SEC's enforcement, compliance, and investor education divisions.
This ensures a broad range of expertise and perspectives are brought together to tackle issues affecting senior investors.
PROVISION 03
Directs the taskforce to identify challenges, recommend regulatory changes, and coordinate with other agencies and organizations to protect senior investors.
This gives the taskforce a clear mission to actively address problems and propose concrete solutions to improve senior investor security.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the taskforce to issue a biennial report to Congress detailing trends, issues, best practices, and recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes.
This provides ongoing accountability and ensures that Congress is regularly informed about senior investor issues and potential solutions.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the financial exploitation of senior citizens within two years.
This independent study will provide comprehensive data on the economic costs, frequency, and reporting of senior financial exploitation, informing future policy decisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
93
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DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUL 22
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
JUL 21
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JUL 21
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3504-3506)
JUL 21
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1469.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1469
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1469Fraud offenses and financial crimesFinancial literacy
Senior Security Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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