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No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act
12/30/2022, 3:49 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6511
Bill 117 HR 6511, also known as the No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent terrorists from accessing financial resources through bank accounts.
If passed, the No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act would require financial institutions to conduct thorough background checks on individuals applying for bank accounts. This would help to ensure that terrorists and individuals with ties to terrorist organizations are not able to open or maintain bank accounts in the United States.
Additionally, the bill would establish penalties for financial institutions that fail to comply with these regulations, including fines and potential criminal charges. This would serve as a deterrent for banks and other financial institutions to properly vet their customers and prevent terrorists from using the banking system to fund their activities. Overall, the No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act aims to strengthen national security by cutting off a potential source of funding for terrorist organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to combating terrorism and protecting the financial system from abuse.
If passed, the No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act would require financial institutions to conduct thorough background checks on individuals applying for bank accounts. This would help to ensure that terrorists and individuals with ties to terrorist organizations are not able to open or maintain bank accounts in the United States.
Additionally, the bill would establish penalties for financial institutions that fail to comply with these regulations, including fines and potential criminal charges. This would serve as a deterrent for banks and other financial institutions to properly vet their customers and prevent terrorists from using the banking system to fund their activities. Overall, the No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act aims to strengthen national security by cutting off a potential source of funding for terrorist organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to combating terrorism and protecting the financial system from abuse.
Congressional Summary of HR 6511
No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act
This bill allows the Department of the Treasury to impose restrictions regarding an entity or activity determined to be of primary money-laundering concern in connection with illicit finance in Afghanistan. Specifically, if Treasury determines that a foreign financial institution, class of transaction, or type of account is of such concern, Treasury may (1) require domestic financial institutions and agencies to take special measures, such as reporting certain financial transactions involving that entity or activity; or (2) prohibit, or impose certain conditions upon, the transmittal of funds involving any domestic financial institution or agency and that entity or activity.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6511
Bill HR 6511 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2022. Bill HR 6511 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2022. Bill HR 6511's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of January 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6511
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6511
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6511
No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act
No Bank Accounts for Terrorists Act
To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to determine if there are reasonable grounds to conclude that there is a primary money laundering concern in connection with Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6511
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