HR 6188 · 110th Congress · Commerce

Foreign Business Bribery Prohibition Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-04· Sponsored by Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2008-06-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Business Bribery Prohibition Act of 2008 - Amends the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to make a foreign concern liable for up to treble damages to any issuer, domestic concern, or U.S. person as a result of violating certain anti-bribery prohibitions. (In effect, authorizes a private right of action against such concerns.)…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]CO