HR 1279
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Business ethics
Corporate finance and management
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Shell Company Abuse Act
Introduced: February 24, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1