A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 627
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-15: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789)
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-20T22:19:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 627) designates March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to increase public awareness of scams—especially government imposter scams (where fraudsters pretend to be from agencies like Social Security, IRS, or FTC)—and to promote education to prevent them. It highlights how these scams cost billions annually, hit older adults hardest, and damage trust in government.
Key Provisions
- Designates March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day.
- Recognizes the day as a chance to spotlight government imposter scams via mail, phone, text, email, social media, or websites.
- Acknowledges the roles of law enforcement, consumer protection groups, phone companies, local aging agencies, and banks in preventing scams and educating the public.
- Encourages:
- Policies and programs to stop scams.
- Better protections for the public.
- Urges the public to:
- Ignore fake government contacts.
- Share scam info with family and friends.
- Report scams to agencies like the Social Security Inspector General, IRS Tax Admin Inspector General, or FTC.
- Honors people and groups fighting scams.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution (a symbolic statement by the Senate), so it does not create new laws, enforce rules, or allocate funds.
Potential Impacts
- On citizens: Boosts awareness, especially for older adults (who face higher losses), encouraging safer habits like reporting scams, potentially reducing financial harm (e.g., $12B+ fraud losses in 2025's first 3 quarters).
- On government agencies: Indirectly supports FTC, SSA, IRS, and others by promoting trust and reporting; no new duties or funding.
- On international relations: None mentioned.
- Overall: Symbolic push for education, with limited direct effects but possible cultural shift toward scam vigilance.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Public, especially older adults (disproportionately targeted, with rising large losses since 2020).
- Government agencies (e.g., FTC, SSA, IRS, USPS, HHS).
- Anti-scam groups: Law enforcement, consumer protectors, aging agencies, phone companies, banks.
- Bipartisan senators (e.g., Scott, Kelly, Gillibrand) who sponsored it.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None—resolutions like this express Senate opinion without legal force or constitutional issues.
- Political: Shows rare bipartisanship (10 senators from both parties); reinforces government efforts against fraud without controversy; cites Senate Aging Committee data for credibility. May inspire similar House actions or events.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-15: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789)
- 2026-04-15: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-04-15: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-04-15: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-03-05: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S887-888)
- 2026-03-05: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- Designating March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (4 pages)
- Designating March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams. — issued 2026-03-05 — PDF (4 pages)