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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 627

119th Congress

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.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced:Apr 15, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

R - FL

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day' to combat the growing threat of scams targeting Americans, particularly government imposter fraud where criminals pretend to be from agencies like the IRS or Social Security. The day aims to educate the public on recognizing and avoiding various types of scams that cost Americans billions of dollars annually.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced4/15/2026

StatusResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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This resolution designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day' to combat the growing threat of scams targeting Americans, particularly government imposter fraud where criminals pretend to be from agencies like the IRS or Social Security. The day aims to educate the public on recognizing and avoiding various types of scams that cost Americans billions of dollars annually.

Bill Number: 627
Introduced: 4/15/2026
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Title: 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: 627
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced: 4/15/2026
Summary: This resolution designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day' to combat the growing threat of scams targeting Americans, particularly government imposter fraud where criminals pretend to be from agencies like the IRS or Social Security. The day aims to educate the public on recognizing a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day' to combat the growing threat of scams targeting Americans, particularly government imposter fraud where criminals pretend to be from agencies like the IRS or Social Security. The day aims to educate the public on recognizing and avoiding various types of scams that cost Americans billions of dollars annually.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates an official awareness day focused on protecting Americans from scammers who pose as government officials to steal money and personal information
Addresses a critical consumer protection issue, as government imposter scams rank among the most common and costly frauds, particularly targeting seniors and vulnerable populations
Promotes education and prevention rather than creating new regulations, aiming to empower people with knowledge to protect themselves
Part of broader efforts to combat the scam epidemic that costs Americans an estimated $10 billion or more each year according to federal data

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily benefit older Americans, immigrants, and others frequently targeted by scammers impersonating government officials. While symbolic in nature, the designated awareness day could lead to coordinated educational campaigns across federal agencies and community organizations, potentially preventing financial losses and identity theft. The real-world impact depends on follow-through with actual education initiatives and media outreach on the designated day.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

627, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-627

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