Bills · HR 6426
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6426Crime and Law Enforcement
STOP Scams Against Seniors Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because financial scams targeting older adults are a significant and growing problem, costing seniors billions of dollars each year and causing immense emotional distress. If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated resources at the state and local level to create specialized teams focused solely on these types of crimes, potentially leading to more investigations, prosecutions, and support for victims.
Without this bill, states and local communities might not prioritize elder justice efforts as much, or they may lack the specific funding needed to create these coordinated task forces. The bill aims to ensure that existing federal grant money can be explicitly used to protect a vulnerable population, making it easier for local authorities to respond to and prevent these costly and damaging scams. It also introduces a reporting mechanism, which could lead to better data on the scope of elder fraud and the effectiveness of intervention strategies.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to be used for establishing elder justice task forces.
This provision directs existing federal grant money towards a specific purpose: creating teams to fight scams against older people.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that these task forces will address financial exploitation, scams, and fraud primarily targeting individuals 60 years of age or older.
It clearly defines the mission and target demographic of the task forces, focusing efforts on a vulnerable population.
PROVISION 03
Allows elder justice task forces to include or coordinate with various state, local, and federal agencies.
This promotes a multi-agency, collaborative approach, which can be more effective in tackling complex fraud schemes.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant recipients to report detailed information on cases, victims, types of scams, and criminal involvement.
This ensures accountability and provides valuable data to understand the scope and nature of elder fraud.
PROVISION 05
Mandates an annual report from the Attorney General to Congress summarizing the information received from grant recipients.
This centralizes the data and provides Congress with an overview of the national efforts and challenges in combating elder fraud.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
2
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 70%
DEM 13 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6426
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6426Crime and Law Enforcement
STOP Scams Against Seniors Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
