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Citizen Privacy Protection: New Oversight for Financial Data

This act establishes a new position within a government agency focused on financial crimes. This officer will ensure the agency protects civil liberties and privacy, especially concerning data collection and use. The goal is to guarantee that citizens' data is secure and used lawfully.
Key points
Creation of a dedicated Civil Liberties Protection Officer within FinCEN, an agency combating financial crimes.
The officer will oversee FinCEN's compliance with civil liberties and privacy laws, especially regarding new technologies and personal data.
Mandatory annual privacy impact assessments of FinCEN's activities, with findings reported to Congress.
Increased transparency of FinCEN's operations and a requirement to inform Congress of any unlawful activities.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4107
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4107.

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 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a dedicated Civil Liberties Protection Officer within FinCEN, an agency combating financial crimes.
  • The officer will oversee FinCEN's compliance with civil liberties and privacy laws, especially regarding new technologies and personal data.
  • Mandatory annual privacy impact assessments of FinCEN's activities, with findings reported to Congress.
  • Increased transparency of FinCEN's operations and a requirement to inform Congress of any unlawful activities.
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. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-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 2025-12-25.

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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