House
Feb 9, 2009Public Official Accountability Act
Summary
Official
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.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
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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