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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 12, 2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists Use of Virtual Currencies Act
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis: (1) in coordination with appropriate federal partners, to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the threat posed by individuals using virtual currency to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) to share such assessment with state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials.
People & committees
Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] · D–NY
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7242)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7242)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2433.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7242-7243)
Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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