A resolution designating March 5, 2020, as "National 'Slam the Scam' Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of government imposter scams, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent government imposter scams, and to encourage the improvement of protections from government imposter scams for the people of the United States.

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SRES 535

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Mar 5, 2020

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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This resolution designates March 5, 2020, as National Slam the Scam Day to

raise awareness about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees,
encourage policies to prevent such scams,
recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and
encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.

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Mar 5, 2020

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1614; text: CR S1603)
Mar 5, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1614; text: CR S1603)
Mar 5, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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