Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
H. Res. 1288 is a nonbinding House resolution supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as “National Scam Survivor Day.” The resolution frames scams as a growing national problem and cites data on consumer losses, fraud reports to the Federal Trade Commission, and the rise of scam tactics such as social media fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, fraudulent invoices, impersonation scams, and AI-generated audio or video deception. It also highlights the impact on vulnerable groups, including veterans, seniors, young adults, and small businesses.
The resolution does not create new legal rights, penalties, or programs. Instead, it expresses the House’s support for public awareness efforts, encourages use of federal scam-prevention resources, and urges cooperation among federal and local law enforcement, private organizations, and nonprofits to help scam survivors and prevent future fraud. Its practical effect is limited to signaling congressional concern and encouraging education, prevention, and enforcement efforts rather than changing statutory law.
Because H. Res. 1288 is a simple resolution, it does not amend the U.S. Code, create new federal agencies, or impose regulatory requirements. Its impact is primarily symbolic and educational: it endorses a national observance, promotes scam-prevention awareness, and encourages better access to existing federal resources and law-enforcement coordination. The resolution may indirectly influence public messaging and agency priorities, but it does not itself alter state laws or federal statutes affecting consumers, businesses, or law enforcement.
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly supportive of anti-scam awareness and victim assistance. The resolution is framed in bipartisan, public-interest terms, with multiple sponsors and a focus on protecting consumers, businesses, veterans, seniors, and young adults from fraud. No committee debate or recorded votes were provided, so there is no evidence of formal opposition in the available materials.
No specific points of contention appear in the provided committee or voting record, and no amendments or objections are included. The only potential areas of policy debate implied by the text are whether a commemorative resolution meaningfully addresses the scale of scam losses, and how much responsibility should fall on federal law enforcement, private-sector platforms, or public education campaigns. However, the available record does not show any identified opponents or disputed provisions.