Bill · S. 4104· Senate(119-S-4104)
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1057)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is known as the Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026. It directs the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to establish a database regarding corporate offenses. Federal agencies are required to submit information on enforcement actions to this database. The Director must publish this database on the Bureau's internet website in a searchable, downloadable, and public format. Additionally, the Director must submit an annual report to Congress containing data analysis, an estimate of the impact on victims, and recommendations. The bill also amends the Chief Data Officer Council to help improve information collection and sharing.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
Creates a public, searchable, and downloadable database of federal enforcement actions concerning corporate offenses.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
Increases transparency regarding corporate offenses, indirectly supporting consumer awareness.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
Expands federal collection and reporting requirements regarding corporate crimes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2, adding SEC. 305.(b), the Director must publish a database of enforcement actions regarding corporate offenses on the Bureau's internet website. This is positive because it makes information about corporate offenses accessible to the public.
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Under Section 2, adding SEC. 305.(e)(1), the database must be published in a format that is searchable, downloadable, and accessible to the public. This is a positive outcome for individuals because it allows everyday people to easily search and download records of corporate offenses.
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Under Section 2, adding SEC. 305.(f), the Director must submit an annual report to Congress that includes an estimate of the impact of corporate offenses on victims and the public, as well as recommendations for legislative or administrative actions. This could benefit the public by helping officials create better laws to deter corporate offenses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly identify any specific sections or provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+6Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 3/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1057)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut