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Explore the details of House Bill 2978 GUARD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/20/2025, 1:14 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2978

H.R. 2978 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 21, 2025, aims to authorize State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to utilize eligible Federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud. Additionally, the bill seeks to clarify that Federal law enforcement agencies can assist these local agencies in utilizing tracing tools for blockchain and related technology.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2978

Bill HR 2978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2025. Bill HR 2978 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2025. Bill HR 2978's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. as of April 21, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2978

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2978

To permit State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that receive eligible Federal grant funds to use such funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud, and to clarify that Federal law enforcement agencies may assist State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in the use of tracing tools for blockchain and related technology, and for other purposes.

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