House Bill 5132
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5132
Congress
116
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act
This bill directs the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to collect information from financial institutions and to develop an advisory regarding the reporting of suspicious transactions related to gun violence. Specifically, FinCEN must gather information and develop an advisory related to (1) the procurement of firearms and firearm accessories for the purpose of carrying out lone-wolf acts of terror, and (2) how the U.S. firearms market facilitates gun violence.
November 15, 2019
11/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
11/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:30 AM