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New Cell to Combat Illicit Finance in Afghanistan

This act establishes a special government group to combat illegal money flows in Afghanistan, including those related to narcotics, corruption, and terrorism. These actions aim to increase security and stability in the region, indirectly affecting global security and potentially reducing threats from organized crime.
Key points
Establishment of an interagency cell to combat illicit finance in Afghanistan within 90 days.
The main goal is to identify and eliminate financial networks supporting drug trafficking, corruption, and terrorism.
The cell will include representatives from key US government agencies such as the Department of the Treasury, DEA, and FBI.
The cell will regularly brief Congress on its activities and effectiveness, and its operation is set for three years with a possible extension.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5457
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Process start date: 2021-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Afghan Threat Finance Cell Establishment Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5457.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an interagency cell to combat illicit finance in Afghanistan within 90 days.
  • The main goal is to identify and eliminate financial networks supporting drug trafficking, corruption, and terrorism.
  • The cell will include representatives from key US government agencies such as the Department of the Treasury, DEA, and FBI.
  • The cell will regularly brief Congress on its activities and effectiveness, and its operation is set for three years with a possible extension.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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