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Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1900

Bill 118 s 1900, also known as the Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a system for tracking individuals who have engaged in criminal or terrorist activities, in order to prevent them from entering the United States.

The bill proposes the creation of a database that would contain information on individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes or who are suspected of engaging in terrorist activities. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies, border security officials, and other relevant authorities in order to help identify and track these individuals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased cooperation and information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as with international partners. This would help to ensure that individuals who pose a threat to national security are identified and prevented from entering the country. Overall, the Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023 aims to enhance national security by improving the tracking and monitoring of individuals who have engaged in criminal or terrorist activities. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the country from potential threats, while opponents raise concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Congressional Summary of S 1900

Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023

This bill requires federal financial regulators to jointly publish a database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, or administrative actions regarding financial services that are brought by federal financial regulators, the Department of Justice, certain self-regulating organizations, or state or local agencies that voluntarily submit such information.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the database five years after the database is operational.

Current Status of Bill S 1900

Bill S 1900 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1900 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023.  Bill S 1900's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1900

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1900

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1900

Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023
Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023
A bill to require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes.

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