Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3384, also known as the Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing financial crimes that occur across international borders. The bill seeks to enhance cooperation between the United States and other countries in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cross-border financial crimes. This task force would be composed of representatives from various US government agencies, as well as international partners, to coordinate efforts in identifying and disrupting criminal networks that operate across borders.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen information sharing between financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, in order to better track and prevent illicit financial transactions. It also calls for increased training and resources for law enforcement personnel to improve their ability to investigate and prosecute cross-border financial crimes. Overall, the Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023 aims to bolster the United States' ability to combat financial crimes that transcend national boundaries, and to work more effectively with international partners in addressing these complex and evolving threats.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3384

Introduced on
2023-11-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/30/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3384, also known as the Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing financial crimes that occur across international borders. The bill seeks to enhance cooperation between the United States and other countries in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cross-border financial crimes. This task force would be composed of representatives from various US government agencies, as well as international partners, to coordinate efforts in identifying and disrupting criminal networks that operate across borders.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen information sharing between financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, in order to better track and prevent illicit financial transactions. It also calls for increased training and resources for law enforcement personnel to improve their ability to investigate and prosecute cross-border financial crimes. Overall, the Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023 aims to bolster the United States' ability to combat financial crimes that transcend national boundaries, and to work more effectively with international partners in addressing these complex and evolving threats.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to combat illicit cross-border financial activity and to improve the Trade Transparency Unit program of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action11/30/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.