Pedophile Financial Accountability Act
Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Investigate Major Banks for Handling Jeffrey Epstein’s Money
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It was recently introduced and referred to this committee for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill targets a very high-profile case that both parties dislike, but it faces a tough path because it targets powerful banks that have a lot of influence in Washington.
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Personal Impact
Bank employees and executives who handled Epstein's accounts could face criminal referrals to the Attorney General if the investigation finds they willfully violated federal anti-money laundering laws. This affects a very small number of individuals at major financial institutions, but the consequences for those people could be severe, including potential prosecution.
“the Director shall make a referral to the Attorney General regarding any employee who the Director determines merits further investigation in connection with a potentially willful violation of the Bank Secrecy Act or other Federal anti-money laundering laws”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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GAO to investigate Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Pedophile Financial Accountability Act
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