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SB2628: Accountability through Confirmation Act

: Mike Rounds (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 27, 2023
Crime and law enforcement
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and for other purposes.

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This bill would change how the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) gets their job. Currently, FinCEN's director is appointed by the Treasury Department without Senate approval. The bill requires the President to nominate the director and the Senate to confirm them, similar to other top federal positions. FinCEN is a Treasury agency that fights money laundering and financial crimes. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a .

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