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Introduced
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
In Committee
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 demanding or accepting bribes. The bill defines "foreign official" to include government officials, senior political figures, and employees of public international organizations. It makes it unlawful for foreign officials to corruptly demand, seek, receive, or agree to receive anything of value in exchange for influencing official acts, violating official duties, or conferring improper advantages. The bill establishes penalties of up to $250,000 or three times the value of the bribe, and up to X years in prison. It also requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports on diplomatic efforts to protect U.S. entities from foreign bribery and on the Department of Justice's enforcement of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
John Curtis (R),
Don Davis (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
María Salazar (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4696/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4696/BILLS-118hr4696ih.pdf |
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