United States
H.R. 2481
Romance Scam Prevention Act
The bill would require online dating service providers to notify users if they've received messages from someone banned for fraud, warning them about the risks of romance scams and providing guidance on how to avoid sending money or personal information to scammers. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general would enforce these requirements.[AI-Generated]
Passed Senate (unanimous consent) 23 September 2026
Record as of 23 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 23 September 2026 Passed Senate (unanimous consent)
What's next: Presidential review (±10 days)
- 17 June 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
1 more action
- 24 June 2025 Received in the Senate.
- 23 June 2025 Passed House
4 more actions
- 23 June 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 23 June 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2481.
- 23 June 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2850)
- 23 June 2025 Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 12 June 2025 Placed on calendar (House)
- 12 June 2025 Reported by committee
2 more actions
- 8 April 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 8 April 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 31 March 2025 Referred to committee
- 31 March 2025 Introduced in House
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