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No Fortune for Fraud Act

USA118th CongressHR-1391| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2023
Anthony D'Esposito

Anthony D'Esposito

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Oversight Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
No Fortune for Fraud Act This bill prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from receiving compensation for a biography, a media appearance, or other creative work if the Member is convicted of specified felony offenses (e.g., bribing public officials or defrauding the government) or offenses related to violations of campaign finance laws. A Member who violates the prohibition shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10 million for each violation.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • September 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-201: No Fame for Fraud Resolution
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No Fortune for Fraud Act

USA118th CongressHR-1391| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2023
No Fortune for Fraud Act This bill prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from receiving compensation for a biography, a media appearance, or other creative work if the Member is convicted of specified felony offenses (e.g., bribing public officials or defrauding the government) or offenses related to violations of campaign finance laws. A Member who violates the prohibition shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10 million for each violation.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • September 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
Anthony D'Esposito

Anthony D'Esposito

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Oversight Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-201: No Fame for Fraud Resolution
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Books and print mediaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCivil actions and liabilityElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionMembers of CongressWages and earnings