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H.R. 428 116th Congress House

Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists’ Use of Virtual Currencies Act

Official title: To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency.

Introduced: January 28, 2019 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement CurrencyDigital mediaFederal-Indian relationsFraud offenses and financial crimes
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Government studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local government operationsTerrorism
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 29, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 29, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 29, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1259)
Jan 29, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1267-1268)
Jan 29, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 29, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 428.
Jan 29, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1259-1260)
Jan 29, 2019
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 29, 2019 House · vote #56 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 422–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 29, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use of Virtual Currencies Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to assess the threat posed by individuals using virtual currencies to support terrorism. The assessment shall be shared with state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 28, 2019
Taylor, Van
· Jan 28, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 428: Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists’ Use of Virtual Currencies Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-428/
MLA
"H.R. 428: Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists’ Use of Virtual Currencies Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-428/.
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H.R. 428, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-428/.
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[H.R. 428: Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists’ Use of Virtual Currencies Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-428/)
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