Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1097

119th Congress

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Gomez

D - CA

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Summary

Rep. Jimmy Gomez is demanding transparency about how the Treasury and Homeland Security departments share sensitive financial information for criminal investigations. This resolution requires these agencies and the President to hand over documents explaining how they're implementing their information-sharing agreement, raising concerns about privacy protections and government oversight.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez is demanding transparency about how the Treasury and Homeland Security departments share sensitive financial information for criminal investigations. This resolution requires these agencies and the President to hand over documents explaining h

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez is demanding transparency about how the Treasury and Homeland Security departments share sensitive financial information for criminal investigations. This resolution requires these agencies and the President to hand over documents explaining how they're implementing their information-sharing agreement, raising concerns about privacy protections and government oversight.

Bill Number: 1097
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.
Bill Number: 1097
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: Rep. Jimmy Gomez is demanding transparency about how the Treasury and Homeland Security departments share sensitive financial information for criminal investigations. This resolution requires these agencies and the President to hand over documents explaining how they're implementing their informatio

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez is demanding transparency about how the Treasury and Homeland Security departments share sensitive financial information for criminal investigations. This resolution requires these agencies and the President to hand over documents explaining how they're implementing their information-sharing agreement, raising concerns about privacy protections and government oversight.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requests detailed information about how two powerful federal agencies exchange citizens' financial data for law enforcement purposes
Seeks accountability for a memorandum of understanding that allows Treasury and Homeland Security to share information beyond tax enforcement
Represents congressional oversight to ensure information-sharing between agencies follows proper legal guidelines and protects civil liberties
Could reveal whether adequate safeguards exist to prevent misuse of Americans' financial information by law enforcement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution could affect anyone whose financial information is shared between federal agencies during criminal investigations. If the inquiry reveals gaps in privacy protections or improper data sharing, it could lead to stronger safeguards for Americans' financial privacy and greater transparency about how government agencies use personal information for law enforcement purposes.

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Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1097, 119th Congress (2026). "Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1097

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