HR-1279 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.House committee actions
2021-02-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2021-02-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Business ethics
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

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