Search Results: keywords:"theft"

  • S. 5186 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:736

    The proposed bill, S. 5186, seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code by introducing criminal penalties for giving or receiving gratuities to State and local public officials. Under this bill, it would be illegal for a government agent to solicit or accept anything of value with the...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make a new rule that says people can't give or get big thank-you gifts (or gratuities) worth $5,000 or more to workers who work for the government, like mayors or governors. If someone breaks this rule, they could get in big trouble, like paying a lot of money or even going to jail for two years.

  • S. 3933 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,011

    S. 3933, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security must detain non-citizens charged with theft in the United States. It criticizes existing immigration policies and seeks changes, including stricter detention and removal of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that if someone who is not a U.S. citizen is charged with stealing, they must be kept by officials, and if states think this rule isn't followed, they can take officials to court if more than $100 is at stake.