S. 3516

Senate

A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.

In debate

The bill is being debated or has cleared committee and is moving toward a floor vote.

In brief

This bill prohibits the use of automated bots to bypass security measures or access controls that websites use to enforce purchasing limits and manage inventory. It also bans the resale of products or services that were originally obtained by using these tools to circumvent online controls. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are granted the authority to enforce these regulations against individuals and entities that use or profit from such software. Introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the legislation is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

January 1, 2024 · Senate
Introduced
A 118th Congress bill to fund border security through fees on international money transfers.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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January 10, 2024 · Senate
Introduced
The legislation imposes a fee on international money transfers to fund the construction of border security infrastructure.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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January 30, 2024 · Senate
Introduced
A bill to fund border security through fees on international money transfers.
Next: Referred to Senate Finance Committee.
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February 5, 2024 · Senate
Introduced
Proposed fee on international remittances to provide funding for U.S. border security.
Next: Referred to Senate Finance Committee.
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June 7, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The bill creates a fee on international money transfers to fund border security measures. It was among the top ten most viewed in mid-June.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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August 16, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security was the seventh most-viewed bill for the week of August 16, 2026.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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August 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
A bill to fund border security through fees on remittance transfers.
Next: Awaits Senate committee action.
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August 30, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced to impose fees on remittance transfers to generate funding for border security.
Next: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
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September 6, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Imposes fees on international money transfers to fund border security measures.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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September 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security was the ninth most-viewed bill for the week of September 13, 2026.
Next: Referred to Senate committee.
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September 27, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
This bill proposes a fee on international money transfers to fund U.S. border security measures.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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October 4, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
This bill proposes a new fee on international money transfers to fund border security infrastructure.
Next: Awaiting further action in the Senate (originally 118th Congress).
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October 11, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Imposes fees on international money transfers to fund border security.
Next: Referred to Senate Finance Committee.
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October 11, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
A bill to fund border security by imposing fees on certain international money transfers.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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October 18, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
S. 3516, which funds border security through remittance fees, was the fifth most-viewed bill for the week of October 18, 2026.
Next: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
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October 18, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Ranked as the #5 most-viewed bill for the week of October 18, 2026.
Next: Awaits further action in the Senate.
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October 25, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Imposes a fee on international money transfers to fund border security infrastructure.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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November 1, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Establishes a fee on international money transfers to provide dedicated funding for border security infrastructure.
Next: Referred to Senate Finance Committee.
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