Bill · S. 4029· Senate(119-S-4029)
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.
- Introduced
- 3/9/2026
- Last activity
- 3/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by setting a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses. Introduced in the Senate on March 9, 2026, the legislation dictates that individuals cannot be prosecuted, tried, or punished for specific antibribery offenses unless the indictment or information is brought within 10 years of the offense. However, this 10-year period does not apply to any offense committed during the period ending 5 years before the enactment date. Finally, the act includes a sunset provision, meaning it is only effective for 8 years beginning on the date of its enactment.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Extending the prosecution window for antibribery offenses enhances government accountability and transparency in international business practices.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill strengthens federal enforcement capabilities by extending the statute of limitations for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations to 10 years.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a) establishes a 10-year limitations period for prosecuting certain antibribery offenses under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. This gives the government more time to hold wrongdoers accountable for bribery offenses compared to shorter windows.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(b) states that the 10-year limitations period does not apply to any offense committed during the period ending on the date that is 5 years before the enactment of the act. This provision creates a limitation where the extended prosecution timeframe cannot reach certain past offenses.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- 3/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island