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H.R. 2816 · 119th Congress

Shell Company Abuse Act

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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Shell Company Abuse Act

This bill makes it unlawful to establish or use a corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an election contribution or donation by a foreign national.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-04-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  2. 2025-04-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. 2025-04-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Don Bacon R-NE-2
  • Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros D-CA-31
  • Rep. Jason Crow D-CO-6
  • Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Rep. Daniel S. Goldman D-NY-10
  • Rep. Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5