H.R. 8347 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8347 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2020Mr. Rouda (for himself, Mr. Allred, and Mr. Levin of Michigan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shell Company Abuse Act. 2. Prohibition (a) In general Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 612. Establishment of corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (a) Offense It shall be unlawful for an owner, officer, attorney, or incorporation agent of a corporation, company, or other entity to establish or use the corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an activity of a foreign national (as defined in section 319 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121)) prohibited under such section 319. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, fined under this title, or both. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 611 the following: 612. Establishment of corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals. .