H.R. 4518 · 109th Congress
Congressional Anti-Corruption Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Frank Pallone
- Introduced
- 2005-12-13
- Latest action
- 2006-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Congressional Anti-Corruption Act of 2005 - Adds offenses (including bribery of public officials, embezzlement of public money, mail or wire fraud, and racketeering) which, if committed by the President, a Member of Congress, or the head of an executive department, will make such an individual (or his or her survivor or beneficiary) ineligible for a federal annuity or retired pay.
Increases the maximum terms of imprisonment for such offenses and disqualifies (for life) anyone convicted of such offenses from acting as a lobbyist.