Clarifies the offense of illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving federal funds.

The No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2026 amends title 18, United States Code, to clarify the offense of illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving federal funds. It redefines the circumstances under which such gratuities are illegal and increases the maximum prison term for this offense from 10 to 15 years. The bill also specifies that anyone knowingly offering or accepting anything of value over $1,000 in connection with official acts involving transactions over $5,000 can be fined, imprisoned, or both.

Clarifies the offense of illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving federal funds.

The No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2026 amends title 18, United States Code, to clarify the offense of illegal gratuities concerning programs receiving federal funds. It redefines the circumstances under which such gratuities are illegal and increases the maximum prison term for this offense from 10 to 15 years. The bill also specifies that anyone knowingly offering or accepting anything of value over $1,000 in connection with official acts involving transactions over $5,000 can be fined, imprisoned, or both.