Establishes criminal penalties for gratuities given to state and local public officials.
The Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act amends title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to state and local public officials. It prohibits giving, offering, or agreeing to give anything of value to any person with intent to reward an agent of a state, local, or tribal government in connection with a transaction involving $5,000 or more. Violators face fines, imprisonment, or both. The act also makes conforming amendments to section 666 of title 18, United States Code.
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