United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6069 — FIND Trafficking Act Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

FIND Trafficking Act Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking Act (Sec. 3) 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.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5589)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6069.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5589-5590)

  6. Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.

  8. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-781, Part I.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Referred 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.

  13. Referred 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.

  14. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Congressional oversight Crime prevention Crimes against children Currency Drug trafficking and controlled substances Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government studies and investigations Human trafficking Internet and video services Sex offenses Digital media Finance and financial sector
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6069 do?
FIND Trafficking Act Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking Act (Sec. 3) 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.
Who sponsors HR 6069?
HR 6069 is sponsored by Juan Vargas (D).
What is the current status of HR 6069?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6069?
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