119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 20, 2026
H.R. 2481Signed Into LawCommerce
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. (R-CA)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 31, 2025
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In plain English
Online dating service providers must notify users when they receive a message from someone banned from the platform for fraud, including the banned user's profile identifier, timing of previous messages between them, and a warning that the banned user may have used a false identity or attempted fraud. The notification must also include advice on avoiding online fraud and contact information for customer service. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general enforce these requirements.
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Senate
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Oct 20
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Signed by President.
Oct 20
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Signed by President.
Oct 14
Oct 14
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Presented to President.
Oct 14
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Presented to President.
Sep 24
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 23
Sep 23
Sep 23
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4902)
Sep 23
Sep 23
Sep 23
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4902)
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
Jun 24
Jun 24, 2025
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Received in the Senate.
Jun 23
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Full action log
All 23 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Oct 20
Signed by President.
Oct 20
Signed by President.
Oct 14
HOUSEPresented to President.
Oct 14
Presented to President.
Sep 24
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 23
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4902)
Sep 23
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4902)
Jun 17
SENATERead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
2025
Jun 24
SENATEReceived in the Senate.
Jun 23
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848-2849)
Jun 23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848-2849)
Jun 23
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2481.
Jun 23
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2850)
Jun 23
HOUSEMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
Jun 12
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-153.
Jun 12
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-153.
Apr 8
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 31
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 31
Introduced in House
Mar 31
Introduced in House
All 9 cosponsors
4 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Democrats (4)
Republicans (5)
Goldman, CraigTX-12
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Joyce, David P.OH-14
Shreve, JeffersonIN-06
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
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