Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 10, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2816
Shell Company Abuse Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 10, 2025)
Shell Company Abuse Act
This bill makes 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 criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
What just happenedApr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1](D-MO)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 10, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House