Lawmaker Aims to Nix New Compliance Rules for Investment Advisers, Real Estate

Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., introduced legislation last week that would block a new Treasury Department rule that would make investment advisers subject to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

A separate measure Palmer offered would overturn a new rule that would require certain real estate information to be reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to counter illicit finance.

Both joint resolutions of disapproval were referred to the House Financial Services Committee. Palmer didn't say why he introduced the proposals, and his office didn't respond to questions.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the two rules would close loopholes in the U.S. financial system that are used to facilitate serious crime, such as corruption, fraud and narcotrafficking (see 2408290024). The investment adviser and real estate rules are scheduled to take effect in early 2026 and late 2025, respectively.