H.R. 5967 — Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

This section establishes an interagency task force, convened by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in conjunction with the Department of Justice (DOJ), to develop and implement a national strategy addressing scams. The task force includes representatives from 10 federal entities—(1) Department of Homeland Security (including U.S. Secret Service), (2) DOJ (including Federal Bureau of Investigation), (3) Department of State, (4) Department of the Treasury, (5) Department of Veterans Affairs, (6) Federal Communications Commission, (7) FTC, (8) Securities and Exchange Commission, (9) Social Security Administration, and (10) U.S. Postal Service—and must consult consumer advocacy organizations; specified industries (e.g., banking, consumer-facing generative AI applications, cryptocurrency, dating applications, peer-to-peer payment platforms, search engines, social media, communications equipment manufacturers, and communications providers); state attorneys general; state securities commissions; and local law enforcement. Task force duties encompass utilizing FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network and FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center; public education; coordination with industry including online platforms; enforcement using existing authorities (e.g., for money laundering, human trafficking, and fraud); coordination with international partners; and strategies to reduce systemic financial risks from scams and improve victim recovery resources. The task force must submit a report to Congress and the public within one year of enactment and terminates 10 years after enactment.