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US HR7592

US HR7592
STIFLE Act of 2020 Stopping Trafficking, Illicit Flows, Laundering, and Exploitation Act of 2020


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Introduced
07/13/2020
In Committee
07/13/2020
Crossed Over
09/22/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill, the Stopping Trafficking, Illicit Flows, Laundering, and Exploitation Act of 2020 (STIFLE Act of 2020), requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the illicit trafficking of people, money, and goods by transnational criminal organizations, terrorists, and others. The study will examine major trafficking routes, common money laundering methods, the link between trafficking and fraud, and the role of emerging technologies in facilitating or combating trafficking. The GAO must report on its findings and provide recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to address trafficking and the laundering of trafficking proceeds.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 09/22/2020)

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