WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego issued the following press release:
Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) announced growing support for the bipartisan Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act (https://www.gallego.senate.gov/news/press-releases/gallego-moreno-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-crack-down-on-online-scam-ads/), which would require online platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads and strengthen accountability when scams slip through.
This week, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA-46) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
"Online scam ads are costing hardworking Americans billions of dollars every year,...