HB2978Introduced in the House
Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act of 2026 GUARD Act of 2026
Introduced by Zachary Nunn, District IA-3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To permit State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that receive eligible Federal grant funds to use such funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud, and to clarify that Federal law enforcement agencies may assist State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in the use of tracing tools for blockchain and related technology, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
September 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 301 · September 15, 2026
414
Yes
7
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Absent |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Absent |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-709, Part I.
Ms. De La Cruz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5602-5605)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2978.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5822)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 7 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H5602-5603)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
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