Senate Bill 1897
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1897
Congress
117
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
May 27, 2021
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05/27/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/27/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:59 PM