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119-hr-6770119th Congress

Scam Defense Strategy Act

Sponsored By: Representative Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

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Summary

Counter China-linked transnational organized crime running large-scale digital scams. This bill would formally record findings about how those networks steal money, target vulnerable Americans, and threaten U.S. security and regional stability.

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  • Families and consumers: Would highlight that China-linked "fraud farms" are estimated to steal nearly $43.8 billion each year and that scams disproportionately target the elderly and socially isolated.
  • Defense and cyber posture: Would require the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command to deliver a report to Congress within six months recommending cyberspace actions the Secretary of Defense could take to defend U.S. citizens, assets, and interests.
  • Regional stability and trafficking victims: Would document ties between these scam networks and the Chinese Communist Party, note reported espionage near key U.S. bases, and cite an estimated 300,000 people trafficked into cyber scam operations.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

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