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H.R. 444: Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

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To establish an advisory office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Theodore Deutch

Sponsor. Representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jan 11, 2017
Length: 4 pages
Introduced:

Jan 11, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Jan 11, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 11, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

4% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

See Instead:

S. 81 (same title)
Passed Senate (House next) — Aug 2, 2017

History

May 13, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1953 (113th).
Jun 3, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2633 (114th).
Jan 11, 2017
 
Introduced

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Aug 2, 2017
 
Companion Bill — Passed Senate (House next)

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 81, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 444.
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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 444 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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