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Extending the Statute of Limitations for Foreign Bribery to 10 Years

This bill doubles the time authorities have to prosecute foreign bribery offenses from 5 to 10 years. It provides more time to investigate complex international corruption cases and bring offenders to justice.
Key points
Increases the prosecution time limit for foreign bribery to 10 years.
Allows investigators more time to gather evidence in complex international cases.
Does not apply to offenses that were already expired before the law was enacted.
The law will remain in effect for a period of 8 years after enactment.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_4029
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2026-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by establishing a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_4029.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the prosecution time limit for foreign bribery to 10 years.
  • Allows investigators more time to gather evidence in complex international cases.
  • Does not apply to offenses that were already expired before the law was enacted.
  • The law will remain in effect for a period of 8 years after enactment.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

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 2026-03-20.

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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