Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act
This bill amends federal law to prohibit certain gratuities to public officials. It makes it a crime for individuals or organizations to give, offer, or accept anything of value exceeding $5,000 to influence official business involving state, local, or tribal government agencies. The law specifically targets situations where a person intends to reward an official for actions related to transactions or business involving $5,000 or more. Violations carry penalties of fines, up to two years in prison, or both. The bill directly affects those interacting with public officials in government contracting or transactions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Committee
1
Sep 25, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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