H.R. 5542 · 109th Congress
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dennis Cardoza
- Introduced
- 2006-06-07
- Latest action
- 2006-06-07 · Introduced in House
Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to impose on a public official who engages in conduct in furtherance of a federal felony a fine and two year prison term in addition to any penalties imposed for such felony. Defines "public official" as: (1) an elected official of the United States or of a state of local government; (2) a presidentially-appointed official; and (3) an official appointed to a state or local governmental office by an elected official of a state or local government.