What does Preamble of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to identify and combat corruption in countries. It proposes establishing a tiered list of countries based on corruption levels and their anti-corruption efforts. The bill also seeks to evaluate whether foreign persons involved in significant corruption should be designated under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'corrupt actor' is defined as a foreign government official or entity involved in corruption, or a company with a significant stake held by such an actor also involved in corruption. ‘Corruption’ is defined as the unlawful use of public power for private gain, including bribery, nepotism, fraud, or embezzlement. ‘Significant corruption’ involves corruption at a high level of government that distorts major decision-making and involves large-scale government activities.

What does PUBLICATION OF TIERED RANKING LIST. of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates the Secretary of State to annually publish a tiered ranking of all foreign countries on a publicly accessible website. Countries are categorized into three tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Tier 1 countries are those whose governments comply with minimum standards outlined in section 4. Tier 2 countries are those making efforts to comply with section 4's minimum standards, but not fully achieving compliance. Tier 3 countries are those making minimal or no efforts to comply with the minimum standards set forth in section 4.

What does MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CORRUPTION AND of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes minimum standards for a country's compliance in eliminating corruption. A government complies if it has enacted and implemented laws to prohibit corruption, enforces those laws through a fair judicial process, prescribes commensurate punishment for significant corruption, and demonstrates serious and sustained efforts to address corruption. The Secretary of State will assess government efforts based on factors including criminalizing corruption, investigating and prosecuting acts, preventing corruption through public education, protecting victims and whistleblowers, and facilitating access for civil society organizations. The assessment also considers whether the country's judiciary is independent and impartial in corruption cases, cooperates in international investigations, and implements financial transparency measures. The Secretary of State will also consider a country's compliance with relevant international commitments, such as the Inter-American Convention against Corruption and the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

What does IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS UNDER GLOBAL MAGNITSKY HUMAN RIGHTS of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the imposition of sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, is directed to evaluate foreign persons engaged in significant corruption in countries designated as tier 3 under section 3 for potential sanctions. The Secretary of State must submit a report to specified committees within 180 days of publishing a list required by section 3(a) and annually thereafter. The report must include a list of foreign persons sanctioned, the dates of sanction, and the reasons for imposing sanctions. Reports are to be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The Secretary of State may provide a briefing to the committees instead of a written report if it better serves anti-corruption efforts or national interests. The specified committees include the Senate's Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Committee on the Judiciary, as well as the House's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Financial Services, and Committee on the Judiciary.

What does DESIGNATION OF EMBASSY ANTI-CORRUPTION POINTS OF CONTACT. of Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at U.S. diplomatic posts. These posts are designated for countries classified as tier 2 or tier 3 under section 3, or those the Secretary deems in need of such a contact. The point of contact will be the chief of mission or their designee. The responsibilities of the point of contact include enhancing coordination and promoting a whole-of-government approach to promote good governance and combat corruption. This includes enhancing the ability of foreign countries to combat public corruption and develop corruption risk assessment tools. The Secretary of State is also required to implement training for these anti-corruption points of contact.

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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/14/2025

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a tiered ranking system for foreign countries based on their anti-corruption efforts, categorizing them as Tier 1 (compliant), Tier 2 (making efforts), or Tier 3 (minimal efforts).
It directs the Secretary of State to evaluate foreign persons involved in significant corruption in Tier 3 countries for potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and to report these actions to Congress.
The bill mandates the designation of anti-corruption points of contact at U.S. diplomatic posts for countries with higher corruption risks to enhance coordination and promote good governance.

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