Bill · H.R. 56· House(119-HR-56)
Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2025 aims to transfer specific responsibilities of the United States Secret Service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These transferred functions include detecting and arresting persons who violate certain laws regarding financial institutions, electronic fund transfers, and United States securities. The bill outlines the transfer of assets, functions, and obligations to the FBI Director. It also establishes transitional authorities to assist with the integration of these duties. Additionally, the Act includes savings provisions to ensure that completed administrative or civil actions are not negatively affected by the change.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The transfer of financial crime investigation functions to the FBI may enhance the protection of financial institutions and consumer assets.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The transfer of fraud investigation functions to the FBI may provide more robust protection against financial crimes.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The bill protects the stability of pending financial assistance applications during the agency transfer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transfer of Financial Crime Investigations: The transfer of functions relating to electronic fund transfer frauds, access device frauds, and fraud against federally insured financial institutions to the FBI (Section 2(a)(3)) may impact how these crimes are investigated.
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Continuity of Administrative Actions: Completed administrative actions, such as permits, licenses, or contracts, will continue to be in effect, ensuring that individuals or groups holding these privileges are not immediately disrupted by the change in agency (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Stability of Pending Proceedings: Any pending proceedings, including applications for licenses or financial assistance, will continue under the same terms and conditions, protecting those currently involved in such processes (Section 4(a)(3)).
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Protection of Civil Actions: Pending civil actions will continue to proceed and be enforced as if the transfer had not occurred, providing stability for those involved in legal disputes (Section 4(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes in Law Enforcement Authority: The authority to detect and arrest those violating laws related to financial institutions, electronic fund transfers, and securities will move from the Secret Service to the FBI (Section 2(a)), which changes which agency is responsible for these criminal matters.
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Changes to Federal Law Enforcement Authority: The authority regarding fraud in or against federally insured financial institutions will be subject to the agreement of the Attorney General and the Director of the FBI (Section 2(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona