H.R. 658 · 115th Congress

Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-01-24
Latest action
2017-01-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a corporation from making a disbursement of funds in connection with a campaign for election for federal, state, or local office for six years after the corporation: (1) is finally convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense against, or to defraud, the United States or any other felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust; or (2) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.