United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4353 (105th)
International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998
Introduced
30 July 1998
Last action
9 October 1998 · Floor
Status
Laid on the table. See S. 2375 for further action. (consideration: CR H10309)
Sponsors
Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. White, Rick [R-WA-1], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998 - Revises the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to prohibit conduct intended to secure improper advantages from foreign officials by: (1) issuers of securities; (2) officials of international organizations; and (3) domestic concerns. Redefines "foreign official" to include an official of a public international organization. Declares that it is unlawful for any issuer organized under the laws of the United States (or any officer, director, employee, agent, or stockholder thereof who is a U.S. person acting on the issuer's behalf) to corruptly do specified prohibited acts outside of the United States. Amends the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to proscribe specified foreign trade practices by a covered person (or any officer, director, employee, agent, or stockholder thereof) while in United States territory. Sets forth affirmative defenses to enforcement actions. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in Federal district court to enjoin such proscribed actions. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for both juridical and natural persons for violations of such Act. Denies immunity from suit or legal process to an international organization providing commercial communications services, its officials, and its records for any act or omission taken in connection with the organization's capacity as a provider, directly or indirectly, of commercial telecommunications services to, from, or within the United States. Directs the President to take all actions necessary to eliminate or limit substantially any exceptions to such denial. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to certain congressional committees on specified aspects of the implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery on Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.
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Timeline
30 July 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 August 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1524)
Source: IntroReferral
17 August 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Source: Committee
10 September 1998
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
16 September 1998
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
16 September 1998
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 September 1998
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
24 September 1998
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
8 October 1998
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.
Source: Calendars
8 October 1998
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-802.
Source: Committee
8 October 1998
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-802.
Source: Committee
9 October 1998
Floor
Laid on the table. See S. 2375 for further action. (consideration: CR H10309)
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10302-10309)
Source: Floor
9 October 1998
Floor
Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported in House · 8 October 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 July 1998 · Download file
Documents
6 official files
Reported in House (text)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 9 October 1998
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 8 October 1998
Reported in House (PDF)
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. White, Rick [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4353
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- us · 105-hr-4353 · source updated 7 April 2025