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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2347/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2347/BILLS-118s2347is.pdf |
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