HR-7592 : Still Just a Bill

Stopping Trafficking, Illicit Flows, Laundering, and Exploitation Act of 2020 or the STIFLE Act of 2020

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the illicit trafficking of people, money, and goods by transnational criminal organizations, terrorists, and others.

The GAO must report on various topics related to illicit trafficking, including major trafficking routes and common methods of laundering proceeds. It must also provide recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to combat trafficking or the laundering of proceeds from trafficking.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2020-09-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4603-4604)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7592.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4603-4605)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorMr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2020-07-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2020-07-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against children
  • 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
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Sex offenses
  • Smuggling and trafficking

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