Bill115th CongressFiled May 23, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2939
Shell Company Abuse Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2018)
Shell Company Abuse Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful to establish or use a corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an election contribution or donation by a foreign national.
A violator is subject to a criminal penalty—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
What just happenedJun 26, 2018
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2018
- Jun 26, 2018Committee
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rules and Administration Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate