H.R. 2816 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Shell Company Abuse Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (2 R, 3 D) Latest action April 10, 2025

Summary

Shell Company Abuse Act
This bill makes it unlawful to establish or use a corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an election contribution or donation by a foreign national.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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