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FINS Act

USA119th CongressHR-3066| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Financial Integrity for National Security Act, or FINS Act, seeks to bolster financial oversight of commercial wire transfer companies to prevent illicit money transfers by criminal organizations. It addresses concerns that international criminal groups exploit unregulated wire transfer services for activities like human trafficking, drug trade, and terrorism due to their minimal regulatory oversight compared to traditional banks. The bill amends Section 5312(a) of title 31, United States Code, to explicitly include "wire transfer service providers" within the definition of financial institutions. This change subjects these entities, broadly defined to include digital remittance platforms, to enhanced regulatory requirements. The Secretary of the Treasury is mandated to issue implementing rules within 180 days, with the amendments becoming effective one year after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

FINS Act

USA119th CongressHR-3066| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
The Financial Integrity for National Security Act, or FINS Act, seeks to bolster financial oversight of commercial wire transfer companies to prevent illicit money transfers by criminal organizations. It addresses concerns that international criminal groups exploit unregulated wire transfer services for activities like human trafficking, drug trade, and terrorism due to their minimal regulatory oversight compared to traditional banks. The bill amends Section 5312(a) of title 31, United States Code, to explicitly include "wire transfer service providers" within the definition of financial institutions. This change subjects these entities, broadly defined to include digital remittance platforms, to enhanced regulatory requirements. The Secretary of the Treasury is mandated to issue implementing rules within 180 days, with the amendments becoming effective one year after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted