Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1616-1617; text: CR S1609-1610)
This resolution names March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" and urges awareness, prevention, and reporting of government imposter and other scams. It expresses the Senate's views, recognizes the roles of law enforcement and other groups, and encourages public education and reporting. It does not create binding law, require action by the House or the President, or impose new legal duties. Instead, it is a formal Senate observance and statement intended to raise awareness.
This is a Senate simple resolution that was introduced and agreed to by the Senate; it does not go to the House or the President and has no force of law. Simple resolutions are used for chamber-specific matters, commemorations, or expressing the Senate's opinion.
This Senate resolution designates March 6, 2025, as “National Slam the Scam Day” to raise public awareness of government imposter scams and other scams.
It recognizes roles of law enforcement, consumer groups, telephone companies, aging agencies, and financial institutions, encourages prevention policies and reporting to appropriate agencies, and honors those who combat scams.
Ceremonial, non‑controversial measures historically clear their chamber(s) easily; no fiscal or regulatory obstacles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise commemorative resolution that effectively designates a day and frames the public-health/consumer-protection issue through findings and recommended actions, without attempting to create new authorities or programs.
Symbolic value versus demand for funded follow-through
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Symbolic value versus demand for funded follow-through
Likely strongly supportive as a consumer-protection, public-education measure that helps vulnerable populations.
Would welcome emphasis on older adults and cross-agency coordination, while wanting follow-up with funded programs and enforcement improvements.
Generally supportive as a low-cost, bipartisan awareness initiative that protects consumers.
Sees value in public education but notes the resolution is symbolic and should be paired with cost-effective, measurable programs.
Likely supportive because it defends individuals and is symbolic with minimal cost.
Would caution against expanding federal bureaucracy or unfunded mandates and prefer private-sector involvement and state-led solutions.
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Ceremonial, non‑controversial measures historically clear their chamber(s) easily; no fiscal or regulatory obstacles.
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Symbolic value versus demand for funded follow-through
Ceremonial, non‑controversial measures historically clear their chamber(s) easily; no fiscal or regulatory obstacles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise commemorative resolution that effectively designates a day and frames the public-health/consumer-protection issue through findings and recommended action…
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