S.Res. 118 Agreed to in the Senate Commerce

A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] Introduced March 6, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (3 D, 3 R) Latest action March 6, 2025

Summary

This resolution designates March 6, 2025, as National Slam the Scam Day to

  • raise awareness and amplify the messaging about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
  • encourage policies and programs to prevent such scams,
  • recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
  • encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 6, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1616-1617; text: CR S1609-1610)
  2. Mar 6, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Mar 6, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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