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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Oversight Hearing: Financial Crimes Enforcement and National Security
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of an April 27, 2023, House subcommittee hearing regarding the of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network () and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (). The hearing featured testimony from Treasury officials and included the submission of various reports and statements concerning anti-money laundering efforts, sanctions, and financial intelligence.
The hearing provides public insight into how the U.S. Treasury Department monitors financial systems to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, which directly impacts the regulatory environment for financial institutions and the enforcement of international sanctions.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Financial Institutions
These entities are subject to the anti-money laundering and financial intelligence regulations overseen by FinCEN and TFI.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The department is responsible for implementing the policies and enforcement actions discussed during the oversight hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 27, 2023, by the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.
- The primary focus was the oversight of FinCEN and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI).
- Witnesses included Himamauli Das (Acting Director of FinCEN) and Brian E. Nelson (Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence).
- The record includes written statements from the witnesses and various external organizations, including the American Gaming Association and the American Fintech Council.
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- The committee received reports on topics such as anti-human trafficking intelligence, sanctions evasion, and the economic effects of anti-money laundering regulations on U.S.-Mexico relations.
- The document contains written responses to questions for the record from various members of Congress, including Chairman McHenry and Ranking Member Waters.
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The hearing record includes a wide array of external reports from diverse sectors, including gaming, fintech, and human rights organizations, indicating broad interest in FinCEN's regulatory scope.
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