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Combating Human Trafficking: Banks to Help Track Illegal Money

This new law aims to increase the role of banks in detecting and stopping the financing of human trafficking. Citizens may feel safer as the financial system will be better equipped to identify and report suspicious transactions, making it harder for criminals to operate. The changes are designed to protect potential victims and prosecute those responsible for this crime.
Key points
Banks and financial institutions will need to improve their procedures for detecting money from human trafficking.
New recommendations for banks will be developed, including employee training and information sharing with law enforcement.
The law aims to make it more difficult for criminals to use the banking system to hide illegal profits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3629
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-05-29