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House vote: H.R. 446 // April 15, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Sponsor: Robin Kelly (D-IL)

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.

Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 244,775,916 people94.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,905,714 people1.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon41394.9%
NayLost81.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%