House passes bill to require banks to verify identities in romance scams
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The House of Representatives passed the Romance Scam Prevention Act. The bill has now moved to the Senate, where it was placed on the legislative calendar as number 438.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process. The House has done its part, but the bill is not active law. It will not change how banks operate or how people send money until the Senate acts and the President signs it.
Who it affects
- Financial institutions that would need to update identity verification procedures if the bill becomes law
The source is the official House action on Congress.gov; readers should check the full text of the bill and Senate proceedings before relying on it for legal or financial advice.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document