S.5575

Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act

Introduced·9/29/26

Prefiled

Introduced9/29/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

S. 5575

Introduced in Senate · October 8, 2026

September 29, 2026

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Welch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act”.

S5575 U.S. Senate: Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act