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USA119th CongressHR-10009| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Bribery Accountability and Discovery Act, seeks to amend section 3282 of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new subsection to address the statute of limitations for specific federal offenses. The primary goal is to extend the period during which charges can be brought for certain crimes involving public officials or federal funds. Under the proposed amendment, for offenses related to bribery of public officials and witnesses (section 201) or theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds (section 666), the statute of limitations would no longer begin at the time the crime is committed. Instead, the period of limitations will only commence once the offense is either discovered by, or reported to, a Federal law enforcement agency. This significant change aims to enhance accountability and facilitate the prosecution of complex corruption and financial crimes that may not be immediately apparent.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

BAD Act

USA119th CongressHR-10009| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This legislation, titled the Bribery Accountability and Discovery Act, seeks to amend section 3282 of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new subsection to address the statute of limitations for specific federal offenses. The primary goal is to extend the period during which charges can be brought for certain crimes involving public officials or federal funds. Under the proposed amendment, for offenses related to bribery of public officials and witnesses (section 201) or theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds (section 666), the statute of limitations would no longer begin at the time the crime is committed. Instead, the period of limitations will only commence once the offense is either discovered by, or reported to, a Federal law enforcement agency. This significant change aims to enhance accountability and facilitate the prosecution of complex corruption and financial crimes that may not be immediately apparent.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted