S.Res. 627 is a resolution that designates March 5, 2026, as 'National Slam the Scam Day.' The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the widespread issue of scams, particularly those involving individuals impersonating government officials. The resolution aims to promote education and public awareness to help prevent these scams and protect citizens.
The media has generally supported the resolution, highlighting its role in addressing the growing problem of scams that exploit people's trust in government institutions. Positive coverage emphasizes the importance of public education in empowering citizens to recognize and avoid scams, potentially reducing financial losses and emotional distress caused by fraud.
Criticism of the resolution has been limited but focuses on its symbolic nature, with some media outlets arguing that designating a single day may not be sufficient to tackle the pervasive and evolving nature of scams. Critics suggest that more concrete legislative measures and resources are needed to effectively combat and prevent scams on a larger scale.
The bill S.Res. 627, sponsored by Rick Scott, does not appear to have any direct conflicts of interest with the sponsor's top donor industries. The top donor industries for Rick Scott are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with donations amounting to $360,000,000 and $112,500,000 respectively. There is no direct overlap between these industries and the subject matter of the bill, which is aimed at raising awareness about scams. The lobbying activity in the bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, based on the available data, the risk of a conflict of interest is low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TALENTBRIDGE | THE WALTER GROUP | $30,000 |
| ENDOMETRIOSIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | THE WALTER GROUP | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | $20,336 |
| ENVELOPE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | ENVELOPE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSEWARES ASSOCIATION | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| ENDOMETRIOSIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | THE WALTER GROUP | $20,000 |
| TILE ROOFING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (FKA-TILE ROOFING INSTITUTE) | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF NUTRITION & FOODSERVICE PROFESSIONALS (FKA-DIETARY MANAGERS ASSN) | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | undisclosed |
| PALLADYNE AI | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| CAMPAIGN FOR FAMILY FARMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT | PATRICIA LOVERA | undisclosed |
| CENTER FOR FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY | CENTER FOR FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY | undisclosed |
| JOBS AND CAREERS COALITION (FKA-OA JOBS AND CAREERS COALITION) | THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Rick Scott, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)