S.2544

GUARD Act Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act

Introduced·7/30/25

GUARD Act allows federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.

The Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act (GUARD Act) allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies and grantees to use federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud. It also permits federal law enforcement agencies to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in using tracing tools for blockchain and related technology.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 29

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 9

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

Feb 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

Feb 5

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.