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Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

H.R. 5490 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 29 Democratic cosponsors · See all 73 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill creates an interagency task force led by the Secretary of State to shut down transnational criminal syndicates that run online financial scams targeting Americans. It requires the task force to develop a comprehensive government strategy within 180 days to dismantle scam centers and hold corrupt officials accountable. The bill targets human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia where victims are forced to work in these scam compounds under threat of violence. It mandates the President to impose specific sanctions on a listed group of foreign persons and entities involved in these scams within 180 days. Additionally, it authorizes support programs for trafficking victims and appropriates thirty million dollars for the Department of State for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Yes· 3 of 17

  • Scored +7

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    Provides support and reintegration services for trafficking victims forced into scam centers.

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Mandates coordination with allies and partners to combat transnational crime.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill aims to protect U.S. citizens from mass online financial scams and recover stolen assets.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The broad authority for sanctions based on 'credible evidence' could potentially lead to misidentification.