Rep. Ellison: Money Remittances Act ‘Literally a Matter of Life and Death’

Congressman Ellison's Money Remittances Improvement Act Passed (Hiiraan Online)

WASHINGTON—Reps. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Erik Paulsen (R-MN), and Sean Duffy (R-WI) applauded the passage of the Money Remittances Improvement Act (H.R. 4386), which would make it easier for well-regulated nonbank institutions such as money service businesses to provide remittances to their customers across the globe. The bill was passed on a voice vote through the House of Representatives and now goes to the Senate.

“Passage of the Money Remittances Improvement Act is cause for celebration for all diaspora communities, including the Somali and Hmong communities I am proud to represent in Minnesota,” Rep. Ellison said. “Remittances are a lifeline for the loved ones of many Minnesotans. I will work with my colleagues in the Senate to encourage them to take up the Money Remittances Improvement Act as soon as possible.”