Bills · HR 3741
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3741Crime and Law Enforcement
Closing Bribery Loopholes Act
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen laws against corruption in government. By clarifying what an "official act" means in bribery cases, it could make it harder for corrupt officials or those who attempt to bribe them to escape punishment based on technicalities.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more successful prosecutions of public corruption and potentially deter officials from engaging in a series of actions to benefit a briber. If it doesn't become law, the existing ambiguities in the definition of an "official act" might continue to be used as a defense in bribery cases, potentially undermining public trust in government integrity.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Title 18, United States Code, Section 201(a)(3) to redefine the term "official act" for purposes of bribery.
This directly changes the legal standard for what conduct can be considered bribery, making it more comprehensive.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that an "official act" can include a single act, multiple acts, or an entire course of conduct.
This prevents individuals from arguing that a series of actions does not constitute a singular "official act" under bribery statutes.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that an "official act" may occur regardless of whether it successfully achieves a desired outcome.
This ensures that a bribery charge can proceed even if the bribed official fails to deliver the intended result, closing a potential loophole.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 4
Introduced in House
JUN 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3741
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
House BillHR 3741Crime and Law Enforcement
Closing Bribery Loopholes Act
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
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READING
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