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S. 3179

Introduced

FIND Trafficking Act

Introduced 6/28/2018•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-453.

10/11/2018 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 6/28/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCurrencyDigital mediaDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaSex offenses

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Democrat • NV

Sponsored 6/28/2018

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]

R-PA

Joined 6/28/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 28, 2018

Committee Review

October 11, 2018

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-453.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate6/28/2018

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1