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Combating Global Corruption Act: Country Rankings and Sanctions

This act aims to combat global corruption by establishing a system for evaluating countries' anti-corruption efforts, which could impact international relations and reputation. Additionally, it allows for sanctions against individuals involved in significant corruption, potentially affecting their travel and financial access.
Key points
The U.S. government will annually publish a tiered list of countries based on their efforts to combat corruption.
Individuals involved in significant corruption in lower-ranked countries may face sanctions, leading to travel and financial restrictions.
U.S. embassies in lower-ranked countries will designate anti-corruption points of contact to enhance local anti-corruption efforts.
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Print number: 118_HR_457
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2023-01-24