GUARD Act

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Overview

The GUARD Act allows state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to use Federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud. It clarifies that Federal law enforcement can assist these agencies with tracing tools for blockchain technology. The bill also directs federal agencies to produce reports on the scope and impact of these types of fraud, including estimates of losses and enforcement actions, and to assess the state of scams across the United States.

Key provisions

State and local law enforcement can use eligible Federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.
Federal law enforcement agencies can assist state, local, and Tribal agencies with blockchain tracing tools.
The bill defines key terms like ‘elder financial fraud,’ ‘pig butchering,’ and ‘general financial fraud.’
Law enforcement agencies must report to grant providers on how they’re using funds.
Federal agencies will submit a report to Congress on efforts and recommendations related to financial fraud.
The Treasury Secretary and FinCEN will produce a report on the state of scams in the US, including estimated losses and types of scams.
Federal agencies must share information with law enforcement agencies to combat fraud.
Fusion centers can receive assistance from Federal law enforcement agencies.

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Apr 21, 2025House

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.

Apr 21, 2025

Introduced in House

May 13, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.

May 13, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 24, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-709, Part I.

Jun 24, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-709, Part I.

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GUARD Act

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