HR 2402
110th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Bribery
Extortion
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Larceny
Misconduct in office
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Public Official Accountability Act
Introduced: May 21, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 22, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5595)
May 21, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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