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US S2347

US S2347
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act


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Introduced
07/18/2023
In Committee
07/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit 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, seeking, receiving, or agreeing to receive anything of value in return for influencing their official duties, violating their official duties, or conferring an improper advantage in obtaining or retaining business. The bill defines "foreign official" to include government officials, senior political figures, and employees of public international organizations. It imposes fines and imprisonment as penalties for violations and establishes extraterritorial federal jurisdiction over such offenses. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports on foreign officials' demands for bribes from U.S. entities, U.S. diplomatic efforts to protect these entities, enforcement actions, and the resources needed to adequately enforce this provision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/18/2023)

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