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Scam Defense Strategy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6770| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Brad Finstad (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Scam Defense Strategy Act," mandates that the Commander of the United States Cyber Command provide a report to Congress within six months of its enactment. This report is to outline recommended actions for the Secretary of Defense to take in cyberspace. The primary goal of these actions is to defend the United States, its citizens, assets, and interests against transnational organized crime networks linked to the Chinese Communist Party that operate digital scams. Congress finds that these China-linked crime groups steal billions annually through digital scams, significantly impacting Americans and disproportionately targeting vulnerable populations. The bill highlights that these networks have documented ties to the Chinese Communist Party, which has provided direct support for their operations. This involvement poses an urgent national security threat by funneling financial assets and sensitive personal information of U.S. citizens to a hostile foreign power. Furthermore, these networks are implicated in human trafficking, forcing individuals into cyber scam operations, and their facilities near U.S. strategic bases in the Philippines raise concerns about espionage and cyber intrusions.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Scam Defense Strategy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6770| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This bill, known as the "Scam Defense Strategy Act," mandates that the Commander of the United States Cyber Command provide a report to Congress within six months of its enactment. This report is to outline recommended actions for the Secretary of Defense to take in cyberspace. The primary goal of these actions is to defend the United States, its citizens, assets, and interests against transnational organized crime networks linked to the Chinese Communist Party that operate digital scams. Congress finds that these China-linked crime groups steal billions annually through digital scams, significantly impacting Americans and disproportionately targeting vulnerable populations. The bill highlights that these networks have documented ties to the Chinese Communist Party, which has provided direct support for their operations. This involvement poses an urgent national security threat by funneling financial assets and sensitive personal information of U.S. citizens to a hostile foreign power. Furthermore, these networks are implicated in human trafficking, forcing individuals into cyber scam operations, and their facilities near U.S. strategic bases in the Philippines raise concerns about espionage and cyber intrusions.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Brad Finstad (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted