A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals.
Judiciary Committee, Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, Rules and Administration Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Shell Company Abuse Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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 a criminal penalty—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals.
USA115th CongressS-2939| Senate
| Updated: 6/26/2018
Shell Company Abuse Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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 a criminal penalty—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.