H.R. 90 · 111th Congress
Public Official Accountability Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dennis Cardoza
- Introduced
- 2009-01-06
- Latest action
- 2009-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.