HR-1762 : Still Just a Bill

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-04-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-04-15VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 111). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1761)House floor actions
2021-04-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1830-1831)House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1762.House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1761-1762)House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-03-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.House committee actions
2021-03-10IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Crime prevention
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives

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