H.R. 2478
119th Congress
Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
11
Cosponsors
16
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Committees
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Since introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
25 juin 2026·2 days ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 24 novembre 2025
Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
This bill establishes procedures for delaying the redemption of certain securities if an investment company or agent believes that an older individual or an individual with certain impairments has been financially exploited.
Specifically, the bill allows for the delay of the redemption of a security issued by an open-end investment management company and serviced by a transfer agent if the company or agent reasonably believes the redemption involves the financial exploitation of an individual (1) age 65 or older, or (2) age 18 or older who is unable to protect his or her own interests due to a mental or physical impairment. (Open-end investment management companies offer securities in pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds. Transfer agents facilitate certain transactions for corporations and investment companies, including dividend distribution and change of securities ownership.)
The company may initially delay the redemption for up to 15 days and, upon making a determination of exploitation, may delay the redemption an additional 10 days. A state regulator, appropriate administrative agency, or court may extend this period. In the event of delay, the company must hold the amounts related to the redemption in a demand deposit account. The bill also establishes notification requirements.
The bill requires the registered open-end investment company and transfer agent to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they elect to comply with the procedures established under this bill.
Additionally, the SEC must make recommendations to address the financial exploitation of these adults.
Timeline
16 actions
Considered as unfinished business.
25 juin 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 227).
25 juin 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
25 juin 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 227).
25 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hill (AR) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hill (AR) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2478.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2478.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
24 juin 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-361.
4 novembre 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-361.
4 novembre 2025 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
4 novembre 2025 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
4 novembre 2025 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
4 novembre 2025 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-361.
4 novembre 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-361.
4 novembre 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-361.
4 novembre 2025 · Committee
Sponsorship
11 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]MOCosponsors
- Democrat436%
- Republican764%
- Republican:Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]IA
- Republican:Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]LA
- Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
- Republican:Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]MI
- Republican:Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
- Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
- Republican:Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]WI
- Democrat:Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
- Republican:Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]NY
Classification
Policy area
Finance and Financial SectorLegislative subjects
Committees
1
Financial Services Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To27 Mar 2025
- Markup By16 Sept 2025
- Reported By4 Nov 2025
Reports
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 6 on 27 mars 2025 to 11 on 16 septembre 2025.
Market relevance
AI-inferred
Sectors
The bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940, imposing new compliance requirements and operational procedures on registered open-end investment companies and their transfer agents. These requirements, such as requesting trusted contact information, establishing internal review processes for suspected financial exploitation of 'specified adults,' delaying redemptions, and extensive record-keeping, will increase operational costs and regulatory burden for these financial institutions. Companies like BlackRock (BLK) manage numerous open-end funds, while State Street (STT), Bank of New York Mellon (BK), and Northern Trust (NTRS) are major providers of transfer agency and asset servicing functions to investment companies.
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