Rep. Stephen LynchVerified account

FIUs serve as national centers that promote info sharing by receiving and investigating financial intelligence

They share this financial intelligence with law enforcement agencies and international financial intelligence counterparts across the globe.

Countries with weak financial institutions and ineffective financial sector oversight are breeding grounds for terrorist activity.

US could address these risks by providing technical assistance to countries that fail to implement adequate AML/CFT measures.

This can be accomplished through a robust, dedicated team of @USTreasury attachés that are posted in relevant countries.

I recently met one of a mere 17 treasury attachés while in the U.A.E. He is a very bright, capable, person.

However, he is responsible for a portfolio that covers many challenging countries-a portfolio too robust for one person to properly manage.

It is imperative that the U.S. implements a cohesive strategy to determine the roles and responsibilities of @USTreasury attachés.