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Introduced
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, amends Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit foreign officials from corruptly demanding or accepting bribes in return for influencing official acts, violating their official duties, or conferring improper advantages. It defines key terms like "foreign official" and "public international organization," establishes penalties of up to $250,000 or 15 years imprisonment, requires the transfer of fines and penalties to a Victims of Kleptocracy Fund, and grants extraterritorial federal jurisdiction. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the scale and nature of foreign bribery, diplomatic efforts to protect U.S. entities, enforcement actions, and the effectiveness of mutual legal assistance treaties.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
John Curtis (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Katie Porter (D),
María Salazar (R),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4737/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4737/BILLS-117hr4737ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4737/BILLS-117hr4737ih.pdf.pdf |
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