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Maxine Waters: “I encourage all Members to vote ``yes'' on Ms. Garcia's amendment to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2025
I encourage all Members to vote ``yes'' on Ms. Garcia's amendment to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements for foreign investment advisers. This reasonable and well-considered provision will ensure increased safety for our markets from abuse by terrorists, prohibited entities, and other bad actors abroad.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Supporting an amendment to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements.

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