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US Act to Combat Foreign Corruption and Protect Against Extortion

This act strengthens US efforts against global corruption. It introduces tools to identify corrupt countries and officials, allows for imposing sanctions on them, and makes it illegal for foreign officials to demand bribes from US entities. This aims to protect US interests and promote global transparency.
Key points
The US government will assess and rank countries based on their anti-corruption efforts.
Corrupt foreign officials can be banned from entering the US and face financial penalties.
Demanding bribes from US companies or individuals by foreign officials becomes illegal under US law.
The US will track and share information about individuals denied visas due to corruption.
Fines from corruption cases may be directed to a fund for victims of kleptocracy.
The act aims to prevent the misuse of international police systems (like INTERPOL) for political purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5209
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Counter-Kleptocracy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5209.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government will assess and rank countries based on their anti-corruption efforts.
  • Corrupt foreign officials can be banned from entering the US and face financial penalties.
  • Demanding bribes from US companies or individuals by foreign officials becomes illegal under US law.
  • The US will track and share information about individuals denied visas due to corruption.
  • Fines from corruption cases may be directed to a fund for victims of kleptocracy.
  • The act aims to prevent the misuse of international police systems (like INTERPOL) for political purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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