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Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act

10/15/2024, 2:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 5186

Bill 118 s 5186, also known as the Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of corrupt gratuities, which are gifts or favors given to public officials in exchange for preferential treatment or influence.

The Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act aims to strengthen existing laws and regulations related to bribery and corruption by specifically targeting the practice of giving gifts or gratuities to public officials. The bill includes provisions that would increase penalties for individuals found guilty of offering or accepting corrupt gratuities, as well as measures to improve transparency and accountability in government.

One key aspect of the bill is the requirement for public officials to disclose any gifts or gratuities they receive, with strict penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased oversight and monitoring of government officials to prevent and detect corrupt practices. Overall, the Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act is designed to combat corruption and uphold the integrity of government institutions by addressing the issue of corrupt gratuities. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the public trust and ensure that government officials act in the best interests of the people they serve.

Current Status of Bill S 5186

Bill S 5186 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5186 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5186's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5186

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5186

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5186

Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act
Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.

Comments

Malik Shea profile image

Malik Shea

673

1 year ago

How will this bill affect us? Seems like it could be a step in the right direction.

Ricardo Christian profile image

Ricardo Christian

723

1 year ago

This bill sounds interesting!

Aubree Godfrey profile image

Aubree Godfrey

690

1 year ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb, like why do they even bother with this crap? It's just gonna make things worse for everyone. I can't believe they're trying to pass this, it's such a joke. Like, seriously, who even comes up with this stuff? It's like they're not even thinking about the consequences. This is just gonna mess everything up, I can't deal with it.