To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony.
Last action on Jun 7, 2006Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Amends the federal criminal code to impose on a public official who engages in conduct in furtherance of a federal felony a fine and two year prison term in addition to any penalties imposed for such felony. Defines "public official" as: (1) an elected official of the United States or of a state of local government; (2) a presidentially-appointed official; and (3) an official appointed to a state or local governmental office by an elected official of a state or local government.
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