The bill would create a federal task force to fight foreign scam networks that steal from people in the United States. It would focus first on Indo-Pacific scam centers tied to China-linked actors and organized crime.
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SCAM Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 5900: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in the United States who face scam calls, texts, emails, and online fraud from overseas networks. It could matter most for older adults, socially isolated people, and communities hit hard by scams. It also affects federal agencies that would have to work together on the task force. State and local governments, nonprofits, post offices, Social Security offices, military bases, and Veterans Affairs facilities could help share scam warnings and safety information.
Why this matters: Overseas scam networks can steal money and personal data from people in the United States, and this bill would push the government to respond as one team. It also treats some scam centers as possible national security threats, not just fraud operations. The task force would study links to foreign governments, criminal groups, land near military sites, and infrastructure that could have military uses. The real effect would depend on what the task force finds and which recommendations the government and private companies choose to use.
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