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117th Congress · House

Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act

Subjects: Congressional oversight · Consumer affairs · Crime prevention · Federal-Indian relations · Fraud offenses and financial crimes · Government information and archives · Native Americans

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  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes.
  • House passed it on Apr 15, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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