HR 5542 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.

Introduced 2006-06-07· Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2006-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the federal criminal code to impose on a public official who engages in conduct in furtherance of a federal felony a fine and two year prison term in addition to any penalties imposed for such felony. Defines "public official" as: (1) an elected official of the United States or of a state of local government; (2) a presidentially-appointed official; and (3) an official appointed to a state or local governmental office by an elected official of a state or local government.…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats