What does Preamble of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This bill aims to establish a Federal Government priority goal related to scams. It proposes the creation of a Scams Steering Committee. The bill also intends to develop a Scams Action Plan. A website is envisioned to promote scams information and prevention.

What does SHORT TITLE. of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ReportScams.gov Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” includes the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, with other committees determined by the Comptroller General. The “Director” refers to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The “Federal Scams Action Plan” is the plan developed by the Scams Steering Committee under section 3(c). A “scam” is defined as a method of committing fraud using deception or manipulation for financial gain. The “Scams Steering Committee” is the interagency committee established under section 3(b). The “Scams Priority Goal” is the Federal Government’s goal to reduce scams affecting U.S. citizens, established under section 3(a). A “scammer” is an individual, organization, or entity that engages in behavior facilitating, committing, or attempting to commit a scam. “Spoofing” involves using technology to impersonate legitimate or trusted entities. “State” includes states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, territories, political subdivisions, and their departments, agencies, or instrumentalities.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PRIORITY GOAL AND ACTION of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section establishes a Federal Government priority goal to reduce scams affecting the people of the United States, to be established within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The Director shall identify goal leaders, including the Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget and a Deputy Secretary from at least one Federal department. An interagency Scams Steering Committee will be established, chaired by the goal leaders, with representatives from agencies like the Department of Justice, FBI, Federal Reserve, and FTC. The Scams Steering Committee must develop a Federal Scams Action Plan within 180 days of enactment. The Action Plan must include a uniform definition of scams, a classification standard, baseline estimates of scam prevalence and costs, and a 4-year reduction target. The Committee will establish a secure, publicly accessible website, reportscams.gov, for scam prevention, reporting, and assistance within one year. The website will provide scam awareness information, resources for victims, and a centralized reporting portal for scams. The reporting portal will securely route reports to appropriate Federal and State agencies and provide confirmation and updates to reporters.

What does QUARTERLY REPORTING AND CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section establishes requirements for quarterly progress reviews and updates to the Federal Scams Action Plan. These reviews must be completed and submitted to Performance.gov, adhering to sections 1121 and 1122 of title 31, United States Code. Following each quarterly review, the Director must publish the updated Federal Scams Action Plan on a website and transmit it to specified congressional committees. The transmission to Congress includes both an electronic copy of the updated plan and a summary of the quarterly performance review.

What does ANNUAL REPORT. of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section establishes an annual reporting requirement for the Scams Steering Committee. The Committee must publish and submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment, and annually thereafter. The report must include data on scams reported to the Federal Government, including the number of scams, types, financial losses, victim demographics, and perpetrator information. The report also needs to summarize trends in scams, large-scale Federal investigations, and provide regulatory and legislative recommendations. The Committee may redact the report to remove sensitive or classified material.

What does INTERAGENCY COORDINATION TOOLS FOR THE SCAMS STEERING of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section establishes interagency coordination tools for the Scams Steering Committee. Agencies on the Scams Steering Committee can transfer up to $10,000,000 annually to support activities related to the Scams Priority Goal. Transfers require prior approval from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and must be treated as intra-governmental reimbursable transactions. The section allows agencies to use expedited direct-hire authority to appoint employees for positions supporting the Steering Committee and the Federal Scams Action Plan. This direct-hire authority is limited to positions at or below the GS-15 level and terminates five years after the Act's enactment.

What does GAO REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION. of ReportScams.gov Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct reviews of Federal efforts to implement the Scams Priority Goal. These reviews are to occur within two years of the Act's enactment and every two years thereafter. Reports resulting from these reviews must be submitted to appropriate congressional committees. The reports should assess the implementation of requirements under sections 1120 and 1122 of title 31, United States Code, related to the Scams Priority Goal. The assessment includes evaluating the Scams Steering Committee's effectiveness in improving interagency coordination. The reports must also evaluate the website established under section 3(d). Progress toward the 4-year target for reducing scams, including data reliability, is to be assessed. The reports should identify challenges and barriers to implementation and provide recommendations for improvement.

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ReportScams.gov Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This Act establishes a federal priority goal to reduce scams affecting U.S. citizens and requires the development of a Federal Scams Action Plan with specific targets and classifications.
It creates a Scams Steering Committee composed of representatives from various federal agencies to oversee the implementation of the Action Plan.
The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible website, ReportScams.gov, to provide scam awareness information, victim resources, and a centralized reporting portal.
Federal agencies can transfer up to $10 million annually to support activities related to the Scams Priority Goal, subject to approval from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct periodic reviews of federal scam implementation efforts, assessing effectiveness and providing recommendations for improvement.

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