Bill · H.R. 4724· House(119-HR-4724)
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025 directs the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to create a database regarding corporate offenses. This database will collect and analyze information concerning enforcement actions taken by Federal agencies. The information will be published on the Bureau's website in a format that is searchable, downloadable, and accessible to the public. The database is intended to include details such as the business entity, individuals involved, and the outcome of enforcement actions. Additionally, the Director must submit annual reports to Congress regarding the data collected.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates the creation of a searchable and downloadable public database of corporate offense enforcement actions.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The database increases transparency regarding corporate offenses and enforcement actions, which can help consumers make informed decisions.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill increases oversight of corporate criminal activity and law enforcement actions through public data and annual reports.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
The bill creates a public, searchable record of enforcement actions and offenses that includes business entities and their parent companies.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-4
The bill requires the public publication of specific details regarding individuals and their employers linked to enforcement actions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Director to publish a database on the internet that is searchable, downloadable, and accessible to the public (Section 2(b)(2), Section 2(e)(1)). This allows people to access information regarding enforcement actions.
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Public Awareness of Impacts: The Director is required to submit an annual report to Congress that includes an estimate of the impact of corporate offenses on victims and the public (Section 2(f)(2)).
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Focus on Deterrence and Monitoring: The annual report to Congress must include recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to improve how Federal agencies monitor, respond to, and deter corporate offenses (Section 2(f)(3)).
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Tracking Recidivism: The reporting process includes an analysis of recidivism, offenses, and enforcement actions (Section 2(f)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Detailed Disclosure of Information: The database will include specific information such as the business entity or individual identified by an enforcement action, their employer, and parent companies (Section 2(c)(1)-(3)). This information will be made available in a searchable and downloadable format online (Section 2(e)(1)).
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
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Business Owners-5
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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