H.R. 5490 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
H.R. 5490 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 18, 2025, sponsored by Jefferson Shreve with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 18, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jefferson Shreve (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 18, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0. (Dec 3, 2025)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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