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To direct the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in significant corruption in Mexico, and for other purposes.
1/31/2024, 9:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1779
Bill 118 hr 1779, also known as the "Mexico Corruption Sanctions Act," aims to address the issue of significant corruption in Mexico by directing the President to impose sanctions against foreign individuals or entities who are found to have knowingly engaged in such corrupt activities. The bill seeks to hold accountable those who are involved in corrupt practices that harm the people of Mexico and undermine the rule of law.
The sanctions that would be imposed under this bill could include asset freezes, travel bans, and other restrictions on individuals or entities found to be engaging in significant corruption in Mexico. These sanctions are intended to deter future corrupt behavior and send a strong message that the United States will not tolerate corruption that harms the people of Mexico.
In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for reporting on the implementation of these sanctions and requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the individuals or entities that have been sanctioned and the reasons for their sanctions. Overall, the Mexico Corruption Sanctions Act is a targeted effort to address the issue of significant corruption in Mexico and hold accountable those who are responsible for engaging in corrupt practices. By imposing sanctions on individuals or entities found to be involved in corruption, the bill aims to promote transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in Mexico.
The sanctions that would be imposed under this bill could include asset freezes, travel bans, and other restrictions on individuals or entities found to be engaging in significant corruption in Mexico. These sanctions are intended to deter future corrupt behavior and send a strong message that the United States will not tolerate corruption that harms the people of Mexico.
In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for reporting on the implementation of these sanctions and requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the individuals or entities that have been sanctioned and the reasons for their sanctions. Overall, the Mexico Corruption Sanctions Act is a targeted effort to address the issue of significant corruption in Mexico and hold accountable those who are responsible for engaging in corrupt practices. By imposing sanctions on individuals or entities found to be involved in corruption, the bill aims to promote transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in Mexico.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1779
Bill HR 1779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1779 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1779's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1779
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1779
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1779
To direct the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in significant corruption in Mexico, and for other purposes.
To direct the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in significant corruption in Mexico, and for other purposes.
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