Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)
Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025," aims to strengthen the authority of the United States Secret Service. It focuses on increasing investigative capabilities regarding digital asset transactions and transnational cyber criminal activity. Specifically, the legislation targets unlicensed money transmitting businesses, structured transactions, and fraud against financial institutions. It amends various sections of the United States Code regarding investigative authorities and information exchange timelines. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on law enforcement's ability to identify and deter money laundering in cyber crimes.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill strengthens the ability to counter transnational cyber criminal activity and digital asset fraud.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances protections against fraud against financial institutions and money laundering in digital asset transactions.
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill expands the investigative authority of the United States Secret Service to target cyber crime and money laundering.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened Law Enforcement: By expanding the United States Secret Service's authority under Section 2, the bill aims to better investigate crimes related to digital asset transactions, money laundering, and structured transactions.
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Improved Counter-Cyber Crime Efforts: The bill is designed to help counter transnational cyber criminal activity and fraud against financial institutions (Section 2).
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Increased Oversight: The Government Accountability Office is required to conduct a study within one year of enactment to evaluate how law enforcement identifies and deters money laundering in cyber crimes (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill strengthens the ability to counter transnational cyber criminal activity and digital asset fraud.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances protections against fraud against financial institutions and money laundering in digital asset transactions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — Strengthened financial institution protections may benefit high-value asset holders. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Enhanced cybersecurity measures provide general stability to the digital economy used by urban populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill expands the investigative authority of the United States Secret Service to target cyber crime and money laundering.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — By targeting illicit digital asset transactions, the bill indirectly supports a more secure digital financial environment.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a GAO study to evaluate law enforcement's ability to identify and deter money laundering in cyber crimes.
- 4/15/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-612, Part I.
- Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530.
- 1/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 54 - 0.
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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