What does Preamble of Pedophile Financial Accountability Act do?

This bill mandates an investigation by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the Department of the Treasury. The investigation concerns potential violations of Title 31, United States Code, by financial institutions. The focus of the investigation is transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pedophile Financial Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pedophile Financial Accountability Act.

What does FINCEN INVESTIGATION AND REPORT; REFERRALS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. of Pedophile Financial Accountability Act do?

This section directs the Director of FinCEN to investigate potential Bank Secrecy Act violations by financial institutions and employees related to transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation must examine whether employees failed to properly screen and report suspicious activity, and the circumstances surrounding delays and underreporting of suspicious activity reports. Specific areas of inquiry include delays in reporting suspicious activity, requests for documentation substantiating payments made by Epstein, and the use of authorities under the USA PATRIOT Act. The investigation will also consider the conduct of senior executives at financial institutions regarding their handling of Epstein’s accounts. Within 100 days of the Act's enactment, the Director must submit a report to Congress detailing the investigation's outcome, which may include information from suspicious activity reports. The Director can refer employees to the Attorney General for further investigation if they are determined to have potentially willfully violated the Bank Secrecy Act or other anti-money laundering laws.

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Pedophile Financial Accountability Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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This bill mandates an investigation by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) into potential Bank Secrecy Act violations by financial institutions and employees related to transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigation will examine failures in screening and reporting suspicious activity, delays in reporting, and the conduct of senior executives regarding Epstein’s accounts.
FinCEN must submit a report to Congress within 100 days detailing the investigation's findings and can refer employees to the Attorney General for potential willful violations of anti-money laundering laws.

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