H.R. 446 · 117TH CONGRESSIntroduced · Apr 19, 2021
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
The House passed the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act with a broad coalition under a suspension of the rules.
The House passed this measure under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically reserved for noncontroversial legislation that requires a two-thirds majority for approval. The bill was approved by a broad coalition of members from both parties. This vote served as the primary floor action for the legislation following its introduction.
The bill passed the House with a broad coalition of support under a suspension of the rules. Having met the two-thirds majority requirement for this procedure, the legislation now advances to the Senate for further consideration.