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- H.R.2456
H.R.2456: Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that a person, regardless of the country of his or her citizenship, may be convicted of an offense involving bribery of public officials based on conduct occurring outside the United States, in certain circumstances. A violation of this bill constitutes a high crime and misdemeanor under the U.S. Constitution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) |