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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 8, 2019Finance and Financial Sector
H.Res. 206

Acknowledging that the lack of sunlight and transparency in financial transactions poses a threat to our national security and our economy's security and supporting efforts to close related loopholes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 13, 2019)

This resolution acknowledges the risks posed to national security by corruption, money laundering, and terror financing and supports efforts to close loopholes that allow such activity in the U.S. financial system. The resolution encourages increased transparency to detect those engaged in money laundering and other financial crimes. The resolution also affirms that those participating in such activities should be held accountable and urges financial institutions to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

What just happenedMar 13, 2019

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 13, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Mar 13, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2697)

  3. Mar 13, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2697)

  4. Mar 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 206.

  5. Mar 13, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2697-2701)

  6. Mar 13, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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  8. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 13, 201953

This resolution acknowledges the risks posed to national security by corruption, money laundering, and terror financing and supports efforts to close loopholes that allow such activity in the U.S. financial system. The resolution encourages increased transparency to detect those engaged in money laundering and other financial crimes. The resolution also affirms that those participating in such activities should be held accountable and urges financial institutions to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2019

This resolution acknowledges the risks posed to national security by corruption, money laundering, and terror financing and supports efforts to close loopholes that allow such activity in the U.S. financial system. The resolution encourages increased transparency to detect those engaged in money laundering and other financial crimes. The resolution also affirms that those participating in such activities should be held accountable and urges financial institutions to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Acknowledging that the lack of sunlight and transparency in financial transactions poses a… — Informed