Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2019): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 2613, titled the Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act, would require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to conduct a study. This study would examine how FinCEN is currently using or could better use emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital identity, and blockchain. The goal is to make FinCEN's data analysis more efficient and effective, and to improve how it provides investigative leads to law enforcement agencies. The study would also include data from the Geographic Targeting Orders program.
The findings of this study, along with any identified best practices, concerns, and policy recommendations for combating money laundering and illicit finance, would be reported to specific committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives. This report would be due within six months of the bill becoming law. The bill specifically affects FinCEN, its operations, and its interactions with Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.
The bill originated in the House of Representatives and has passed that chamber. It is now in the Senate, where it would need to be considered and passed before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act
This bill requires the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on emerging financial technologies including artificial intelligence, digital identity, and blockchain technologies and their use in law enforcement.
Timeline
23 Sep 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2613 do?
- This bill, H.R. 2613, titled the Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act, would require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to conduct a study. This study would examine how FinCEN is currently using or could better use emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital identity, and blockchain. The goal is to make FinCEN's data analysis more efficient and effective, and to improve how it provides investigative leads to law enforcement agencies. The study would also include data from the Geographic Targeting Orders program. The findings of this study, along with any identified best practices, concerns, and policy recommendations for combating money laundering and illicit finance, would be reported to specific committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives. This report would be due within six months of the bill becoming law. The bill specifically affects FinCEN, its operations, and its interactions with Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill originated in the House of Representatives and has passed that chamber. It is now in the Senate, where it would need to be considered and passed before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 2613 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2613. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2613?
- H.R. 2613 was sponsored by Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16] (R-OH), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2613?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (23 Sep 2019).
Related bills in Finance and Financial Sector
Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act
Common Cents Act
To amend title 11, United States Code, to clarify the rules for the exceptions to the discharge of the debt of an individual debtor, and for other purposes.
Fossil Free Finance Act of 2026
More bills from Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.