The "No Corporate Crooks Act" establishes a prohibition against individuals convicted of certain crimes from serving in the executive branch of the United States government. Specifically, it targets those who previously held a chief executive officer position and were finally convicted of a covered crime , rendering them ineligible for appointment. The bill defines covered crimes broadly to include offenses such as bribery, corruption, cybercrime, embezzlement, fraud, insider trading, wage theft, and tax evasion. This measure aims to ensure that individuals with a history of corporate misconduct do not hold positions of public trust. Any individual found to be in violation of this restriction would be subject to immediate removal from their executive branch service or employment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and Politics
No Corporate Crooks Act
USA119th CongressHR-3680| House
| Updated: 6/3/2025
The "No Corporate Crooks Act" establishes a prohibition against individuals convicted of certain crimes from serving in the executive branch of the United States government. Specifically, it targets those who previously held a chief executive officer position and were finally convicted of a covered crime , rendering them ineligible for appointment. The bill defines covered crimes broadly to include offenses such as bribery, corruption, cybercrime, embezzlement, fraud, insider trading, wage theft, and tax evasion. This measure aims to ensure that individuals with a history of corporate misconduct do not hold positions of public trust. Any individual found to be in violation of this restriction would be subject to immediate removal from their executive branch service or employment.