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Transparency for Assets Stolen by Corrupt Governments and Recovered

This law aims to increase transparency regarding money and property recovered by the United States that was stolen by corrupt foreign governments. Citizens will be able to see how much money has been recovered and its origin, which can help ensure these funds are accounted for and potentially returned to the affected people.
Key points
The Department of Justice must publicly account for all assets recovered from foreign government corruption.
This information will be available on the Department of Justice website, including the country's name and the total recovered amount.
The website will be updated within 14 days of any new asset recovery, unless it compromises an ongoing investigation.
Congress believes recovered assets should be returned to the people harmed by corruption in a transparent and effective manner.
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Print number: 117_S_2010
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-06-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2010.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Justice must publicly account for all assets recovered from foreign government corruption.
  • This information will be available on the Department of Justice website, including the country's name and the total recovered amount.
  • The website will be updated within 14 days of any new asset recovery, unless it compromises an ongoing investigation.
  • Congress believes recovered assets should be returned to the people harmed by corruption in a transparent and effective manner.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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