House Bill 1279
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Shell Company Abuse Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1279
Congress
117
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
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.
February 24, 2021
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04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/24/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/24/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:10 PM