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H.R.1577 Expands Treasury Powers to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking

Officially: Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025

The Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025 expands Treasury powers to fight fentanyl trafficking by targeting financial networks. Affects banks and law enforcement with new compliance rules and data tools. Awaiting House floor action soon.

Where it stands

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What this bill actually does

Treasury Authority Expansion: Allows Treasury to target foreign banks involved in fentanyl money laundering.
SAR Update: Adds a checkbox for narcotics trafficking to improve data collection.

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Disrupting Fentanyl Supply Chains: Supporters believe the bill will make it harder for drug traffickers to operate by targeting their financial networks.
Enhancing Law Enforcement Tools: The bill provides law enforcement with better tools to trace and disrupt illegal money flows.
Improved Data Collection: Adding a "narcotics trafficking" checkbox to SARs will improve the quality of data available to investigators.

✕Arguments against

Risk of Over-Criminalization: Critics worry the bill could lead to increased incarceration rates and racial disparities.
Potential for Unintended Economic Consequences: Sanctioning foreign banks might disrupt legitimate international commerce.
Limited Impact on Drug Supply: Some experts argue that traffickers will quickly adapt to new regulations.

Where this bill is in the process

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12. (3/21/2025)

MAR 21

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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H.R.1577 Expands Treasury Powers to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking

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