AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 18, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 16, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Online dating service providers must notify users when they have received messages from accounts that were subsequently banned from the service
- Notifications must include the banned user's username or profile identifier and the most recent message exchange timestamp
- Notifications must warn that the banned user may have used a false identity or attempted fraud, and advise against sending cash or financial information to other users
- Notifications must provide information about avoiding online fraud and customer service contact details
- The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are authorized to enforce these requirements
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Users who have interacted with subsequently-banned accounts will be alerted to potential fraud risk
- The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or establish civil liability standards
- Effects on fraud prevention rates, user behavior, or service provider compliance costs are not documented in the official summary
- The bill does not mandate specific fraud detection or account-banning procedures by dating services
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill by voice vote on June 23, 2025 under suspension of rules
- Senate received the bill on June 24, 2025
- Senate placed the bill on Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 438) on June 17, 2026
- No Senate floor vote has been recorded
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 17, 2026 — Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
- Jun 24, 2025 — Received in the Senate.
- Jun 23, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 23, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848-2849)
- Jun 23, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2848-2849)
- Jun 23, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2481.
- Jun 23, 2025 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2850)
- Jun 23, 2025 — Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.