Supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1201 from the 118th Congress proposes to support the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day." The resolution aims to recognize and honor individuals who have been victims of scams, raising awareness about the impact of scams on consumers and encouraging efforts to prevent fraud. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No full bill text or official summary is available.
H.Res. 1201 sought to establish a national day recognizing scam survivors but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and is now expired.
- The bill designates May 9, 2024, as National Scam Survivor Day to acknowledge victims of scams.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- The bill did not advance and is currently listed as failed or expired with no further legislative action.
['Individuals who have been victims of scams', 'Consumer advocacy groups focused on fraud prevention', 'Agencies involved in consumer protection and commerce']
['No specific implementation or enforcement mechanisms are detailed in the available information.', 'The resolution does not allocate funding or specify authority for activities related to the designation.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it may have limited practical impact beyond symbolic recognition.']
This resolution fits within the broader context of consumer protection and awareness efforts in the commerce policy area. It reflects congressional interest in recognizing the challenges faced by scam victims. The referral to a subcommittee specializing in innovation, data, and commerce indicates a focus on the intersection of technology and consumer issues. The bill did not advance, which may reflect legislative priorities or procedural factors.
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['Raising public awareness about scams and fraud may encourage more reporting and preventive measures by consumers and agencies.', 'Symbolic recognition could support advocacy efforts and influence future legislative or regulatory initiatives related to consumer protection.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. The resolution's non-binding nature and lack of specified funding or enforcement mechanisms suggest it serves primarily a symbolic purpose. Transparency about legislative intent and potential resource implications is limited due to missing documentation.
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