Bill · H.R. 3741· House(119-HR-3741)
Closing Bribery Loopholes Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Closing Bribery Loopholes Act. It aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary focus is to clarify conduct prohibited regarding the bribery of public officials and witnesses. Specifically, it seeks to redefine the term ``official act''.
Yes
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+5
The expansion of the 'official act' definition strengthens efforts to combat corruption and illegal lobbying.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
By broadening the scope of bribery, the bill promotes greater integrity and transparency in government conduct.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Broadens the scope of what counts as an official act: By defining an official act to include any act within the range of official duty, it ensures more actions are covered under bribery laws (Section 2).
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Includes decisions and recommendations: The definition now explicitly includes any decision, recommendation, or action on a question, matter, cause, suit, or proceeding (Section 2).
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Covers pending or future matters: The updated definition applies to matters that may be pending or could be brought before a public official by law (Section 2).
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Addresses courses of conduct: An official act can now be comprised of a single act, multiple acts, or a course of conduct (Section 2).
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Removes success as a requirement: The definition clarifies that an official act can occur regardless of whether it successfully achieves a desired outcome (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota