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H.R. 2816In committee

Shell Company Abuse Act

Introduced: Apr 10, 2025

Latest action date: Apr 10, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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What this bill does

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.

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Business ethicsCorporate finance and managementCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulation

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

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  3. Introduced in House

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