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H.R.90: Public Official Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) |