No Fortune for Fraud Act
Latest action · Sep 12, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 7, 2023
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
No Fortune for Fraud Act
This bill prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from receiving compensation for a biography, a media appearance, or other creative work if the Member is convicted of specified felony offenses (e.g., bribing public officials or defrauding the government) or offenses related to violations of campaign finance laws. A Member who violates the prohibition shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10 million for each violation.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 7, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NY | Brandon Williams | Original | Mar 7, 2023 |
| R-NY | Marcus J. Molinaro | Original | Mar 7, 2023 |
| R-NY | Michael Lawler | Original | Mar 7, 2023 |
| R-NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | Original | Mar 7, 2023 |
| R-NY | Nick LaLota | Original | Mar 7, 2023 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 12, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
- Mar 7, 2023Introduced in House
- Mar 7, 2023Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 201 | No Fame for Fraud Resolution | Related bill | Mar 7, 2023 |
Subjects
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Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 7, 2023Introduced in House
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