Search Results: keywords:"corporate offenses"

  • S. 3460 — To direct the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to establish a database with respect to corporate offenses, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,359

    The bill, S. 3460, proposes the establishment of a database by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to track corporate offenses in the United States. The database would include information about enforcement actions against companies and individuals involved in violations of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special list that shows when companies or people break important rules, making sure everyone can see it and know about it. It also plans to help different groups collect and share this information better.

  • S. 5252 — To amend title 18, United States Code to require accountability in deferred prosecution agreements, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,387

    The bill, S. 5252, aims to enhance accountability in deferred prosecution agreements by amending title 18 of the United States Code. It specifies that when a company, rather than an individual, is involved, the court must deem the agreement to be in the public interest,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure when companies get in trouble but don't go to court (called a "deferred prosecution agreement"), it's fair and clear for everyone. It says if a company pays a fine of $1,000,000 or more, they have to share important details with the public so everyone knows what's happening.