HR-6069 : Still Just a Bill

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking Act or the FIND Trafficking Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the use of virtual currencies and online marketplaces in sex and drug trafficking. The GAO must study topics including:

  • how illicit proceeds are transferred into the U.S. banking system,
  • state and non-state actors that benefit from or participate in such activity, and
  • preventative efforts from federal and state agencies.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-26IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2018-06-25FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-25FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5589)House floor actions
2018-06-25FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6069.House floor actions
2018-06-25FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5589-5590)House floor actions
2018-06-25FloorMr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-06-25CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.House floor actions
2018-06-25DischargeCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.House floor actions
2018-06-25CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-781, Part I.House floor actions
2018-06-14CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.House committee actions
2018-06-14CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Crimes against children
  • Currency
  • Digital media
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human trafficking
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Sex offenses

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