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Proposed Expansion of Secret Service Investigative Authority

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6379

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6379, introduced by Senators Cortez Masto and Grassley, proposes expanding the investigative powers of the U.S. Secret Service. The amendment would allow the agency to investigate additional financial crimes, including .

Why it matters

This amendment would grant the U.S. Secret Service broader legal authority to investigate financial crimes, specifically targeting , as part of the 2027 defense authorization bill.

Background

Ms. Cortez Masto and Mr. Grassley are U.S. Senators serving on the Senate Committee on Judiciary, which oversees federal law enforcement agencies. context
S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a major legislative vehicle used to set policy and funding for the Department of Defense. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

United States Secret Service

The agency receives expanded legal authority to conduct investigations into specific financial crimes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change for the Secret Service?

It expands the types of financial crimes the Secret Service can investigate, specifically adding '' and broadening the scope of financial institutions they can investigate.

What is a 'structured transaction' in this context?

While the amendment does not define it, it references 31 U.S.C. 5312 for definitions related to financial institutions.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

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Expansion of Financial Oversight

The amendment signals a move to broaden federal investigative reach into non-federally insured financial institutions regarding structured transactions.

United States Secret Service

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Mr. Grassley, Department of Energy and 2 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Department covered by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

PersonMr. Grassley“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Department covered by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

PersonCortez Masto“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Secret Service“The federal agency whose investigative authorities would be expanded.”Map →

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