Shell Company Abuse Act

Sponsored byRep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]MO· Introduced 10 avril 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

10 avril 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 3 avril 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

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10 avril 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 avril 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 avril 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

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

Cosponsors

Democrat360%
Republican240%

Democrat:Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]NY
Democrat:Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Democrat:Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]CO
Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE

Classification

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

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

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