S-3179 : 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,
  • preventative efforts from federal and state agencies, and
  • how to use the unique characteristics of virtual currencies to track illicit activity.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-10-11CommitteeCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-453.Senate
2018-06-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2018-06-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
2018-06-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Catherine Cortez Masto [D] (NV)
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Policy Area :

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

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