S. 3516

Senate

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

Introduced

The bill has been introduced and is awaiting committee action.

In brief

The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 prohibits the use of automated tools, such as bots, to bypass security measures or access control systems used by websites to enforce purchasing limits and manage inventory. This bill also bans the resale of products or services acquired through these methods. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are granted authority to enforce these regulations against individuals or entities using software to circumvent online retail protections. Introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the legislation is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

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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