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H.R. 1762

Referred to Committee

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

Introduced 3/10/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

4/19/2021 • Senate

Summary

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.

Passed House • 4/15/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Congressional oversightConsumer affairsCrime preventionFederal-Indian relationsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archives

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

Republican • OK-2

Sponsored 3/10/2021

Cosponsors (1)

R[
Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

D-AZ-1

Joined 3/10/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 10, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

April 14, 2021

Passed Chamber

April 15, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate4/19/2021
Engrossed in House4/15/2021
Introduced in House3/10/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1