# 119-s-4821: STOP Scams Against Seniors Act

119-s-4821, STOP Scams Against Seniors Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4821
- Congress: 119
- Title: STOP Scams Against Seniors Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Combating financial scams targeting seniors** is the focus of this bill. It would let Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds be used to create elder justice task forces and require detailed reporting to Congress. - Older adults and families: The task forces would focus on financial exploitation, scams, and fraud that primarily target people 60 years of age or older and help victims get support, legal assistance, or restitution. - Law enforcement and partners: State and local law enforcement, prosecutors, adult protective services, and federal agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and the United States Secret Service would be able to form and coordinate these task forces using Byrne funds. - Grant recipients and oversight: Grant recipients using these funds would have to report the number of cases initiated, the number of cases fully investigated and brought to conclusion, the number of fraud victims who received support or restitution, the type of scam and how perpetrators contacted victims, and any indicator of organized or transnational criminal involvement. The Attorney General would submit an annual summary of that information to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More scam-fighting help for seniors: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would let Edward Byrne JAG grant recipients use funds to establish, operate, and run elder justice task forces. These task forces would focus on financial exploitation, scams, and fraud that primarily target people age 60 or older. Task forces could include or coordinate with…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4328: FLEX Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4821 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4821)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4328: FLEX Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4328)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4821 (as of 2026-08-11).