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S.2559: Honest Services Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 6, 2006
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Honest Services Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish a fine or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both, for anyone who knowingly and willfully attempts or executes a scheme or artifice to defraud and deprive the United States, Congress, or the constituents of a Member of Congress, of the right to the honest services of such Member. Covers both: (1) those who offer or provide a Member of Congress, or his or her employee,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 6, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |