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“On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 326). (consideration: CR H5791)”
This amendment would have required investment firms and hedge funds to verify the identities of their foreign clients and set up systems to prevent money laundering. It was an attempt to add security safeguards to the bill, but the amendment failed and will not be part of the final law.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 119-399 to require investment advisers and hedge funds to perform know-your-customer verification and implement anti-money laundering procedures for foreign clients.
“On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 326). (consideration: CR H5791)”
This amendment would have required investment firms and hedge funds to verify the identities of their foreign clients and set up systems to prevent money laundering. It was an attempt to add security safeguards to the bill, but the amendment failed and will not be part of the final law.
This amendment represented a debate over financial security versus ease of investment. Supporters wanted to ensure that foreign money entering the U.S. market is legitimate, while opponents argued against adding more regulatory hurdles for investment firms.
Investment advisers, hedge fund managers, and foreign entities looking to invest in U.S. businesses would have been most directly impacted by these new rules.