To amend section 201 of title 18, United States Code, to redefine the term "official act" in bribery cases involving public officials to strengthen accountability and oversight.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the definition of "official act" for purposes of an offense involving bribery of public officials. Currently, an official act is any decision or action on a question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding, or controversy, which may at any time be pending, or which may by law be brought before a public official, in their official capacity. This bill specifies that an official act includes any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority by a public official or person who has been selected to be a public official.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruption
To amend section 201 of title 18, United States Code, to redefine the term "official act" in bribery cases involving public officials to strengthen accountability and oversight.
USA115th CongressHR-4218| House
| Updated: 11/21/2017
Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the definition of "official act" for purposes of an offense involving bribery of public officials. Currently, an official act is any decision or action on a question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding, or controversy, which may at any time be pending, or which may by law be brought before a public official, in their official capacity. This bill specifies that an official act includes any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority by a public official or person who has been selected to be a public official.