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H.R. 3004 (107th)

Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001

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Introduced

3 October 2001

Last action

17 October 2001 · Reported

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Grucci, Felix J., Jr. [R-NY-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Immigration, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Immigration · Transport

Summary

Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law governing monetary transactions and Federal criminal law to establish as a bulk cash smuggling offense the knowing concealment and attempted transport (or transfer) across U.S. borders of currency and monetary instruments in excess of $10,000, with intent to evade specified currency reporting requirements. Subjects to Federal criminal penalties currency couriers who conceal more than $10,000 in currency and transport, or conspire to transport, such currency in interstate commerce knowing that it was either derived from, or intended to promote, unlawful activity. Establishes Federal jurisdiction over foreign money launderers, and over money that is laundered through a foreign bank. Establishes reporting requirements for coin and currency receipts of more than $10,000 received by a nonfinancial trade or business, or criminal court clerks. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 to declare inadmissible: (1) aliens who have engaged in proscribed money laundering activities; and (2) their immediate family members who have benefitted from such illicit activities. Authorizes Federal enforcement agencies to initiate forfeiture actions regarding funds deposited into a foreign bank that has a correspondent account in the United States. Places the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as a bureau in the Department of the Treasury. Includes among its duties the maintenance of a financial crimes communications center to coordinate money laundering detection by law enforcement authorities and financial institutions. Extends U.S. Customs Service border searches to international shipments of mail. Establishes criminal penalties for false statements concerning the identity of customers of financial institutions. Requires financial institutions to maintain account holder identification and verification . Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) establish a highly secure website in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that allows financial institutions to file suspicious activities reports through the Internet, and that alerts financial institutions regarding activities that warrant immediate and enhanced scrutiny; (2) provide for a public-private task force on terrorist financing issues; and (3) require registered brokers and dealers to submit suspicious activity reports. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to authorize the inclusion of suspicions of illegal activity in written employment references. Sets forth special measures for jurisdictions, financial institutions, or international transactions of primary money laundering concern, including a proscription against United States correspondent accounts with foreign shell banks. Empowers the Secretary to enter into international negotiations regarding money laundering investigations, financial crimes, and the finances of terrorist groups. Prohibits the acceptance of any bank instrument in connection with unlawful Internet gambling. Amends the Federal criminal code to increase penalties for counterfeiting domestic and foreign currency and obligations. Includes counterfeiting by analog, digital, or electronic image.

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Timeline

  1. 3 October 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 October 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 October 2001

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 1.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 October 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 October 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 17 October 2001

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 October 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 390). (text: CR H6924-6936)

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 October 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 390).(text: CR H6924-6936)

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 October 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3004.

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 October 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6924-6944)

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 October 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 October 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 151.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 17 October 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 17 October 2001

    Discharge

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  17. 17 October 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 17, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 17 October 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 107-250, Part I. (text of measure as reported in House: CR 10/16/2001 H6902-6915)

    Source: Committee

  19. 17 October 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 107-250, Part I.(text of measure as reported in House: CR 10/16/2001 H6902-6915)

    Source: Committee

Votes

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