Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2025-02-25
Bill 119 hr 1577, also known as the Illicit Fentanyl and Narcotics Financing Act, grants the Secretary of the Treasury the power to implement special m...
easures against foreign entities that are deemed to be of primary concern for money laundering related to illicit fentanyl and narcotics. The purpose of this bill is to combat the financing of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has been a major contributor to the opioid crisis in the United States. The bill allows the Secretary of the Treasury to take various actions against these entities, such as imposing restrictions on their access to the US financial system or prohibiting certain types of transactions with them. These measures are intended to disrupt the flow of funds that support the production and distribution of illicit drugs, ultimately aiming to reduce the availability of these dangerous substances in the US. Overall, the Illicit Fentanyl and Narcotics Financing Act seeks to address the issue of money laundering in connection with the illicit drug trade, with a specific focus on fentanyl and other narcotics. By targeting foreign entities involved in these activities, the bill aims to protect public health and safety by cutting off the financial support for the illegal drug market.
Recent Activity
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Alternative Names
To provide authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to take special measures against certain entities outside of the United States of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit fentanyl and narcotics financing, and for other purposes.
To provide authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to take special measures against certain entities outside of the United States of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit fentanyl and narcotics financing, and for other purposes.
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
To provide authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to take special measures against certain entities outside of the United States of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit fentanyl and narcotics financing, and for other purposes.
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
To provide authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to take special measures against certain entities outside of the United States of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit fentanyl and narcotics financing, and for other purposes.
Associated Legislation
undefined Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector
Potential Impact
Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Currency
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Latin America
Mexico
Organized crime
Terrorism
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Committees and Subcommittees
Financial Services Committee
Financial Services Committee
Financial Services Committee
Variations and Revisions