House Bill 4140
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 2, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4140
Congress
116
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
August 2, 2019
08/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
08/02/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/02/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:11 PM