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Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025
5/1/2025, 5:40 PM
Summary of Bill S 1273
Bill 119 s 1273, also known as the "Digital Asset Transaction Authority Act," aims to enhance the investigative powers of the United States Secret Service in combating cyber crimes related to digital asset transactions. The bill specifically targets activities such as unlicensed money transmitting businesses, structured transactions, and fraud against financial institutions.
If passed, this legislation would give the Secret Service more authority to investigate and prosecute individuals and organizations involved in these types of cyber criminal activities. This includes the ability to track and monitor digital asset transactions, gather evidence, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to combat transnational cyber crime.
The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the financial system from illicit activities conducted through digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies. By strengthening the Secret Service's authority in this area, the legislation aims to deter and prevent cyber criminals from exploiting digital assets for illegal purposes. Overall, the Digital Asset Transaction Authority Act seeks to address the growing threat of cyber crime in the digital asset space and enhance the government's ability to investigate and prosecute those responsible for such criminal activities.
If passed, this legislation would give the Secret Service more authority to investigate and prosecute individuals and organizations involved in these types of cyber criminal activities. This includes the ability to track and monitor digital asset transactions, gather evidence, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to combat transnational cyber crime.
The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the financial system from illicit activities conducted through digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies. By strengthening the Secret Service's authority in this area, the legislation aims to deter and prevent cyber criminals from exploiting digital assets for illegal purposes. Overall, the Digital Asset Transaction Authority Act seeks to address the growing threat of cyber crime in the digital asset space and enhance the government's ability to investigate and prosecute those responsible for such criminal activities.
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Current Status of Bill S 1273
Bill S 1273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill S 1273 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 3, 2025. Bill S 1273's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1273
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1273
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1273
A bill to strengthen the authority of the United States Secret Service to investigate various crimes related to digital asset transactions and to counter transnational cyber criminal activity, including unlicensed money transmitting businesses, structured transactions, and fraud against financial institutions, and for other purposes.
A bill to strengthen the authority of the United States Secret Service to investigate various crimes related to digital asset transactions and to counter transnational cyber criminal activity, including unlicensed money transmitting businesses, structured transactions, and fraud against financial institutions, and for other purposes.
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