Bills · HR 56
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 56Fraud offenses and financial crimesLaw enforcement administration and funding
Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
READING
8MIN
COSPONSORS
1
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a major reorganization of federal law enforcement responsibilities, impacting how the government combats financial crime and ensures the safety of national leaders. If it becomes law, the Secret Service could dedicate more focused attention and resources to its protective mission, which has grown increasingly complex.
For voters, this could mean a more specialized approach to federal law enforcement. The FBI, with its existing expertise in complex investigations, would become the sole primary agency for these financial crimes, which could potentially streamline efforts against fraud, counterfeiting, and other economic offenses that directly impact individuals and the economy. If the bill doesn't pass, the Secret Service would continue its dual role, maintaining its historical involvement in both protection and financial crime investigation.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Transfers the United States Secret Service's authority to detect and arrest individuals for various financial crimes (e.g., counterfeiting, bank fraud, electronic fund transfer fraud) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
This fundamentally redefines the Secret Service's role, shifting its focus away from financial crime investigation and expanding the FBI's jurisdiction in these areas.
PROVISION 02
Amends existing law to clarify that the Secret Service's remaining investigative authority is specifically for detecting and arresting persons who threaten the President or other protected individuals.
This provision explicitly narrows the Secret Service's investigative mission, underscoring its primary protective function.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a transition process for transferring assets, functions, and ongoing obligations from the Secret Service to the FBI, including provisions for handling pending administrative actions and civil cases.
This ensures a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities and resources, aiming to prevent disruptions in law enforcement operations and legal proceedings.
PROVISION 04
Requires that the FBI's new authority over electronic fund transfer frauds, access device frauds, and crimes against federally insured financial institutions must be exercised with the agreement of the Attorney General and the FBI Director.
This introduces an additional layer of oversight and coordination for the FBI's expanded powers in specific areas of financial crime investigation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
110
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 56
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 56Fraud offenses and financial crimesLaw enforcement administration and funding
Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
