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- H.R.3843
H.R.3843: Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 18, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (11 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 18, 2019
Bill Summary
Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act or the CROOK Act This bill directs the Department of State to take various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The State Department shall establish the Anti-Corruption Action fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures. A portion (5%) of fines and penalties imposed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 18, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Keating (D-Mass.) |