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Shell Company Abuse Act

USA119th CongressHR-2816| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Wesley Bell

Wesley Bell

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Shell Company Abuse Act" aims to prevent foreign nationals from secretly influencing U.S. elections by prohibiting the use of shell corporations to conceal their prohibited contributions. It amends Chapter 29 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding a new section that criminalizes such actions. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for an owner, officer, attorney, or agent of an entity to establish or use it with the intent to hide election contributions or donations from foreign nationals, which are already prohibited under existing law. This measure is designed to close loopholes that allow foreign money to enter U.S. political campaigns covertly. Violators of this new prohibition could face severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8347
Shell Company Abuse Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1279
Shell Company Abuse Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-988
Shell Company Abuse Act
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8347
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1279
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-988
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Shell Company Abuse Act

USA119th CongressHR-2816| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
The "Shell Company Abuse Act" aims to prevent foreign nationals from secretly influencing U.S. elections by prohibiting the use of shell corporations to conceal their prohibited contributions. It amends Chapter 29 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding a new section that criminalizes such actions. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for an owner, officer, attorney, or agent of an entity to establish or use it with the intent to hide election contributions or donations from foreign nationals, which are already prohibited under existing law. This measure is designed to close loopholes that allow foreign money to enter U.S. political campaigns covertly. Violators of this new prohibition could face severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8347
Shell Company Abuse Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1279
Shell Company Abuse Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-988
Shell Company Abuse Act
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8347
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1279
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-988
    Shell Company Abuse Act


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Wesley Bell

Wesley Bell

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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