H.R.605 - Seniors Taking on Phony Marketers Act of 2007

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an increased maximum penalty for telemarketing fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Seniors Taking on Phony Marketers Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an increased maximum penalty for telemarketing fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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1/22/2007--Introduced.Seniors Taking on Phony Marketers Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase from 10 to 15 years the additional term of imprisonment for telemarketing fraud aimed at individuals over the age of 55. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) 50 new p

Official Summary

1/22/2007--Introduced.
Seniors Taking on Phony Marketers Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase from 10 to 15 years the additional term of imprisonment for telemarketing fraud aimed at individuals over the age of 55. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for:
(1) 50 new postal inspectors to investigate telemarketing fraud;
(2) 30 new assistant U.S. attorneys to prosecute telemarketing fraud cases; and
(3) public awareness and prevention initiatives to educate senior citizens about telemarketing fraud.


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09/29/08
Top501 World: Amber Hagerman

In October 2000, the United States House of Representatives adopted HR 605 which encouraged communities nationwide to implement the AMBER Plan. No arrests were made. Her murder remains unsolved, but on July 25, 2007 it was announced ...

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09/28/08
Amber Hagerman Was A Victim of An Abduction and Murder

In October 2000, the United States House of Representatives adopted HR 605 which encouraged communities nationwide to implement the AMBER Plan. In April 2003, President George W. Bush signed the AMBER Alert legislation, ...

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07/03/08
Still remember this girl? Amber Hagerman

In October of 2000, the US House of Reps. adopted HR 605, which encouraged a nationwide use of the AMBER Plan. Finally in 2003, George Bush signed the AMBER Alert legislation, which made the program national. ...

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