HR 2402 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Public Official Accountability Act

Introduced 2007-05-21· Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2007-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Democrats
Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]NY
Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2]KS
Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]GA
Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]ME
Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]IN
Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]TN
Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]GA
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]MN