United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5542 (109th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.
Introduced
7 June 2006
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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2 January 2025
Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to impose on a public official who engages in conduct in furtherance of a federal felony a fine and two year prison term in addition to any penalties imposed for such felony. Defines "public official" as: (1) an elected official of the United States or of a state of local government; (2) a presidentially-appointed official; and (3) an official appointed to a state or local governmental office by an elected official of a state or local government.
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3 official files
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2006
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 June 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/5542
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/5542