Senate Bill 5229
119th Congress(2025-2026)
SWIPES Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 4, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to address gift card fraud and increase penalties for fraud against individuals over the age of 60. It includes amendments to Section 1029 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the definition of access device and increase penalties for offenses involving counterfeit or unauthorized access devices. It introduces a new section, 1029A, specifying penalties for committing offenses against individuals over 60 in relation to felony violations of fraud and false statements, with additional imprisonment terms. Additionally, it modifies the definition of monetary instruments to include gift cards.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5229
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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August 4, 2026
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08/04/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
08/04/2026
Introduced in Senate
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