DemocratBill · 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.

Rep. Warren
Age: 77 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
3/9/2026
Last activity
3/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Warren
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 0
Finance and Financial Sector
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.