Commerce
A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.
- Introduced
- Committee
- Senate action
- Agreed
- Introduced
- March 5, 2026
- Sponsor
- · R–FL
- Recorded roll calls
- None recorded
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789)
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This agreed-to Senate resolution designates March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day. It recognizes government imposter scams, encourages prevention policies and public education, and identifies roles for law enforcement, consumer protection groups, telephone companies, aging agencies, and financial institutions. It also encourages the public to ignore fraudulent government solicitations, share scam information, and report scams to specified agencies, including the Social Security Administration Inspector General, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, or the Federal Trade Commission.
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