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The Senate introduced dozens of bills this week and advanced several others through committee. Most proposals are in the early stages of the legislative process, meaning their practical impact depends on whether they become law. Several measures target issues that affect people directly: making it easier to report scams, changing how airlines accommodate passengers with disabilities, and restricting how employers use automated systems to manage workers.

Reporting scams and fraud

  • Senator Ron Wyden introduced the ReportScams.gov Act, which would direct the Federal Trade Commission to create a central website, reportscams.gov, for people to report scams and fraud. If passed, it would consolidate complaint reporting that currently happens across multiple agency portals.
  • Senator Jacky Rosen introduced the STOP Scams Against Seniors Act, which would give federal agencies more tools to track and stop fraudulent activity directed at people over age 60.

Air travel for passengers with disabilities

  • Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, which proposes changes to how airlines handle passengers with disabilities and specific medical needs. Its

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