Two bills seek to verify citizenship for people sending money out of the country

Sending money abroad could require proof of legal status under Missouri bills

Lawmakers hope to require financial institutions to verify the immigration status of individuals sending electronic money transfers to recipients outside of the United States (Getty Images).Two bills that target immigrants who send money out of the country are currently moving through the Missouri House and Senate. Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ben Keathley, a Republican from Chesterfield, and state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Def…

Two bills seek to verify citizenship for people sending money out of the country

The proposal has faced concerns about data privacy, burdens on financial institutions and negative impact on immigrants.