H.R. 1779 · 118th Congress
To direct the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in significant corruption in Mexico, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nathaniel Moran
- Introduced
- 2023-03-24
- Latest action
- 2023-03-24 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) that knowingly engage in certain acts of corruption in Mexico. Such corruption includes bribery, extortion, acts of violence against corruption investigators, and involvement in illicit fentanyl production or distribution.