H.R. 385 requires the State Department to rank foreign governments by corruption each year. Affects corrupt regimes and honest U.S. companies by promoting fair competition.
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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 385: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: The bill impacts various groups, including foreign governments, U.S. companies, and global populations affected by corruption. It aims to pressure corrupt regimes to reform and supports fair competition for honest businesses.
Why this matters: Corruption abroad can have significant impacts on the U.S., including increased violence from laundered cartel money and inflated housing costs from oligarch wealth. By ranking foreign governments, the bill aims to protect U.S. economic interests and national security. It also seeks to promote fair competition for American businesses and improve global living standards by reducing corruption.
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