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Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2021

H.R. 1949 · 117th Congress · Mar 16, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

To amend section 201 of title 18, United States Code, to redefine the term official act in bribery cases involving public officials to strengthen accountability and oversight.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2021”.

Sec. 2 Strengthening accountability and oversight

Section 201(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

“(3) the term official act includes any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority by a public official or person who has been selected to be a public official.”