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Shell Company Abuse Act

USA117th CongressHR-1279| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Colin Z. Allred

Colin Z. Allred

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8347
Shell Company Abuse Act
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8347
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Shell Company Abuse Act

USA117th CongressHR-1279| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8347
Shell Company Abuse Act
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8347
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Colin Z. Allred

Colin Z. Allred

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • S 117-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022
  • S 117-443: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • S 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1334: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • S 117-2747: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 117-2671: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • S 117-2093: For the People Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business ethicsCorporate finance and managementCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulation