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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 2816: Shell Company Abuse Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 10, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

5

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Wesley Bell D-MO SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Apr 10, 2025Introduced in the House by Wesley Bell.
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  1. Apr 10, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Apr 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.