H.R. 1279
Referred to CommitteeShell Company Abuse Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
4/28/2021 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 2/24/2021
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Originated in the House
Introduced
February 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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