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DemocratBill · H.R. 10009· House(119-HR-10009)

BAD Act

Rep. Torres
Age: 61 years
California
Introduced
7/30/2026
Last activity
7/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Norma Torres
Cosponsors
None
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Bribery Accountability and Discovery Act or the BAD Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026. The legislation amends section 3282 of title 18. Its main purpose is to change the statute of limitations for certain crimes. Specifically, it targets bribery or theft offenses concerning public officials or federal funds.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    Increases the likelihood of prosecuting corruption and bribery in government.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    Expands the timeframe for federal prosecution of public officials.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2

    Increasing accountability for theft of Federal funds helps protect public expenditures.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2

    Extending the statute of limitations until discovery may be seen as reducing the predictability of legal finality for defendants.