US HR988

Bill

US HR988

Shell Company Abuse Act

Introduced
02/14/2023

In Committee
02/14/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals.

AI Summary

This bill, the Shell Company Abuse Act, amends the United States Code to prohibit the establishment of corporations, companies, or other entities with the intent to conceal activities by foreign nationals that are prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for an owner, officer, attorney, or incorporation agent to create such an entity to hide foreign national contributions or donations in elections. Violators can face up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Colin Allred (D)*, Jason Crow (D),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/14/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/988/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/988/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr988/BILLS-118hr988ih.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR1118	DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.	Related
S1	Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S512	DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR11

Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

HR1118

DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S2344

Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S512

DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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