House
Feb 9, 2009

Public Official Accountability Act

Summary

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Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.

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Introduced(1/6/09)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

DC

Mr. Cardoza

(D) CA – 18

Cosponsors (1)

Topics

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Feb 9, 2009

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