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Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering Efforts and Standardizing Bank Compliance Exams.

This law aims to enhance the transparency of international efforts against narcotics-related money laundering by requiring the US government to provide detailed reports on improvements made by foreign countries. Furthermore, it mandates the Treasury Department to standardize how federal agencies examine banks for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). These technical changes are designed to strengthen the financial system's security, making it harder for criminals to hide illegal profits.
Key points
Requires detailed reporting on specific actions (e.g., new laws, asset seizures, prosecutions) taken by foreign countries to combat narcotics-related money laundering.
Mandates the Treasury Department to develop a plan within 180 days to standardize Bank Secrecy Act compliance examinations across federal banking agencies.
Introduces requirements for consulting with the Treasury Secretary on money laundering reports and allowing foreign countries to comment on draft reports concerning their jurisdiction.
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Print number: 118_HR_5523
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Process start date: 2023-09-18