H.R. 2816

119th Congress

In Committee

Shell Company Abuse Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]MO· Introduced 10 April 2025
Open on Congress.gov

5

Cosponsors

3

Actions

0

Amendments

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Committees

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

10 April 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 3 April 2026

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.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    10 April 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    10 April 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    10 April 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]MO

Cosponsors

  • Democrat360%
  • Republican240%

Classification

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

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

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 3 on 10 April 2025 to 5 on 5 May 2025.

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