Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4140
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 2, 2019)
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
This bill makes it a crime for foreign officials to demand or accept bribes to influence an official act or violate an official duty. An individual who violates this provision is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both.
What just happenedAug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
12 cosponsors7 D5 R
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- Introduced in HouseAug 2, 2019
- Aug 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House