Terrorist Financing Prevention Act of 2023

2/9/2024, 6:46 PM
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3441, also known as the Terrorist Financing Prevention Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen efforts to prevent terrorist organizations from obtaining funding through various means.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and disrupting financial networks that support terrorist activities. This task force would be comprised of representatives from various government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, as well as experts in the field of counterterrorism finance.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and information sharing between government agencies and financial institutions to better track and prevent the flow of funds to terrorist organizations. This would involve the implementation of new reporting requirements for financial institutions to help identify suspicious transactions and individuals involved in terrorist financing. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to enhance international cooperation in combating terrorist financing, such as promoting the adoption of common standards and practices among foreign governments and financial institutions. This would help to close off potential loopholes that terrorists may exploit to move money across borders. Overall, the Terrorist Financing Prevention Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the US government's ability to disrupt and dismantle the financial networks that support terrorist activities, both domestically and internationally. By enhancing coordination between government agencies and financial institutions, as well as promoting international cooperation, the bill seeks to make it more difficult for terrorist organizations to access the funds they need to carry out their harmful activities.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3441

Introduced on
2023-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/7/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3441, also known as the Terrorist Financing Prevention Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen efforts to prevent terrorist organizations from obtaining funding through various means.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and disrupting financial networks that support terrorist activities. This task force would be comprised of representatives from various government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, as well as experts in the field of counterterrorism finance.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and information sharing between government agencies and financial institutions to better track and prevent the flow of funds to terrorist organizations. This would involve the implementation of new reporting requirements for financial institutions to help identify suspicious transactions and individuals involved in terrorist financing. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to enhance international cooperation in combating terrorist financing, such as promoting the adoption of common standards and practices among foreign governments and financial institutions. This would help to close off potential loopholes that terrorists may exploit to move money across borders. Overall, the Terrorist Financing Prevention Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the US government's ability to disrupt and dismantle the financial networks that support terrorist activities, both domestically and internationally. By enhancing coordination between government agencies and financial institutions, as well as promoting international cooperation, the bill seeks to make it more difficult for terrorist organizations to access the funds they need to carry out their harmful activities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prevent Foreign Terrorist Organizations and their financial enablers, whether in currency or digital assets, from accessing financial and other institutions of the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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Latest Action2/8/2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.