Bill · H.R. 9276· House(119-HR-9276)
Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Lance Gooden
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act establishes the Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Department of Justice. This task force, chaired by the Attorney General, will coordinate federal agencies to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cryptocurrency theft. It aims to provide training and best practices to state and local law enforcement while facilitating information sharing. The bill also requires an annual report to Congress on activities and emerging threats. It specifically states it will not regulate digital asset markets or create new criminal offenses.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Increases the likelihood of recovery and prosecution for victims of cryptocurrency scams and theft.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
The bill enhances the investigation and prevention of cyber-enabled financial crimes.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Seniors are often targeted by high-sophistication cryptocurrency fraud and phishing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Law Enforcement Response: By creating a primary Federal coordinating body for the investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency theft, the bill addresses the current problem of fragmented and inconsistent responses from authorities (Sec. 2 and Sec. 4).
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Better Local Support: State and local law enforcement agencies will receive technical assistance, training, guidance, and best practices for evidence collection and asset tracing (Sec. 4).
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Increased Information Sharing: The bill facilitates the sharing of information among Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to better fight cryptocurrency crimes (Sec. 4).
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International Cooperation: The Task Force will coordinate with international law enforcement partners for investigations that cross borders (Sec. 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Billionaires+3Good For Business Owners+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida