GUARD Act

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Overview

The GUARD Act allows state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, as well as those receiving federal grants, to use those funds to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud. It clarifies that federal law enforcement can assist in using tracing tools for blockchain technology. The bill also requires agencies to report on their use of funds and directs federal agencies to submit a comprehensive report to Congress on the scope and impact of these types of scams across the United States.

Key provisions

Allows law enforcement to use federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.
Clarifies federal law enforcement’s ability to assist with blockchain tracing tools.
Requires agencies receiving eligible federal grant funds to submit reports detailing their use of funds and impact on fraud statistics.
Directs federal agencies to produce a report to Congress on the state of scams in the U.S., including financial losses and trends.
Mandates the solicitation of public comment from various stakeholders in the report on scams.
Requires annual reports from federal agencies providing grant funds to Congress.
Defines key terms like ‘elder financial fraud,’ ‘pig butchering,’ and ‘general financial fraud.’

Who is affected

State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Jul 30, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 30, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Feb 5, 2026Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Feb 9, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

Feb 9, 2026Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

Feb 9, 2026

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

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GUARD Act

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