HR 2478 · 119th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.(2025-11-04)
Plain Language Summary
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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…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2478, Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
Apr 8, 2026As reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on November 4, 2025
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Cosponsors (11)
4 Democrats7 Republicans