119th Congress
H.R. 2816
Shell Company Abuse Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Wesley Bell(D-MO)
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (5)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Jason Crow (D-CO)
Added later (2)
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · May 1, 2025
- Daniel S. Goldman (D-NY) · May 5, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 10, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House