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Stricter Penalties for Illegal Gratuities in Federal Programs

This new law tightens regulations on accepting and offering illegal gratuities in programs funded by federal money. It increases prison sentences for such acts and clarifies what constitutes an illegal gratuity, aiming to enhance integrity in public spending. Citizens can expect greater transparency in the actions of officials and organizations receiving federal funds.
Key points
Increased maximum prison sentence for accepting illegal gratuities from 10 to 15 years.
Introduction of a new offense category for offering or accepting gratuities of $1,000 or more in exchange for official acts related to transactions of $5,000 or more, punishable by up to 2 years in prison.
The changes aim to reduce corruption and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs, potentially leading to more efficient use of public resources.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4175
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4175.

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 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased maximum prison sentence for accepting illegal gratuities from 10 to 15 years.
  • Introduction of a new offense category for offering or accepting gratuities of $1,000 or more in exchange for official acts related to transactions of $5,000 or more, punishable by up to 2 years in prison.
  • The changes aim to reduce corruption and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs, potentially leading to more efficient use of public resources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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