HR 7299
Covid–19 scam act
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Bill overview
This bill, the COVID-19 Stop Calling Americans Maliciously Act, aims to protect consumers from deceptive marketing related to COVID-19. It prohibits businesses from using phone calls or text messages to offer goods or services if those offers include misleading or inaccurate information about the virus. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be responsible for enforcing this law, ensuring that consumers are not tricked into purchasing products or services based on false claims about COVID-19.
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Primary sponsor
Mikie Sherrill
Cosponsors
Cheri Bustos
David J. Trone
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