US HB8347 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on September 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-22 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-22 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Shell Company Abuse Act
Sponsors
Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Colin Allred [D-TX] | Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-09-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-09-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB4617 (Related) 2019-10-28 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Subjects
Business ethics
Corporate finance and management
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Corporate finance and management
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8347/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8347/BILLS-116hr8347ih.pdf |