What does Preamble of Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act do?

This bill aims to amend Title 18, United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the unlawful interstate transportation of fireworks. It seeks to designate this activity as a 'specified unlawful activity' for the purpose of money laundering regulations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act do?

This section outlines findings related to illegal fireworks trafficking. Illegal fireworks trafficking is described as a multifaceted criminal activity involving transportation, distribution, and sale. Investigations indicate that illegal fireworks trafficking is often linked to financial crimes like money laundering and can generate substantial illicit proceeds. The transportation of illegal fireworks across state lines results in profitable black-market operations. The use of illegal fireworks has caused serious injuries, mass casualty events, and fatalities. Fireworks-related injuries burden emergency response systems and healthcare infrastructure. Illegal fireworks trafficking poses risks to public safety due to a lack of safety standards. This activity is frequently linked to broader criminal activity, including drug trafficking and organized crime. Current statutory penalties for illegal interstate fireworks trafficking are considered limited, providing insufficient disincentives. Designating illegal interstate fireworks trafficking as a specified unlawful activity for money laundering purposes is proposed to strengthen law enforcement efforts and increase potential imprisonment to up to twenty years.

What does UNLAWFUL INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF FIREWORKS TO BE of Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(c)(7)(D).

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Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act

Last updated: 5/22/2026 · Introduced: 5/22/2026

Author: Ed Case (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates the unlawful interstate transportation of fireworks as a 'specified unlawful activity' for money laundering regulations.
It increases potential imprisonment for illegal interstate fireworks trafficking to up to twenty years.
The bill aims to strengthen law enforcement efforts against illegal fireworks trafficking, which is linked to financial crimes and broader criminal activity.

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