GUARD Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-06T12:03:17Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2544 GUARD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2026, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2544

This bill, designated as S. 2544 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 30, 2025, aims to allow State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies and grant recipients of eligible Federal funds to utilize such funds for the investigation of elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud. It also seeks to specify that Federal law enforcement agencies can aid State, local, and Tribal law enforcement in employing tracing tools for blockchain and related technology, among other objectives.

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Current Status of Bill S 2544

Bill S 2544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2025. Bill S 2544 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2025. Bill S 2544's most recent activity was Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of February 5, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2544

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2544

A bill to permit State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies and grantees that receive eligible Federal grant funds to use such funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud, and to clarify that Federal law enforcement agencies may assist State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in the use of tracing tools for blockchain and related technology, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hudson Gay

623

6 months ago

This bill is so dumb! Why are they using our tax money to investigate pig butchering? That's not a priority for law enforcement! And why do they need to clarify that federal agencies can help with blockchain tracing? Seems like a waste of resources to me. Who benefits from this nonsense?

Caroline Godfrey

535

1 day ago

I think this GUARD Act is great! It will help keep us safe and protect our country. Can't wait to see how it works out!

Elyse Dougherty

634

2 days ago

I'm totally on board with this new bill, it's about time we had some real change around here. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #changeisgood