HR2816Referred to Committee

Shell Company Abuse Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
5
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Wesley Bell
Wesley Bell
Democrat · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (541 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-04-10

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Plain-English 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.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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