Senate Bill 2939
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Shell Company Abuse Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2939
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 23, 2018
06/26/2018
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Hearings held.
05/23/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
05/23/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:28 PM