# 119-hr-6770: Scam Defense Strategy Act

119-hr-6770, Scam Defense Strategy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6770
- Congress: 119
- Title: Scam Defense Strategy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6770 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6770)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6770 (as of 2026-04-21).