H.R. 2402 would amend title 18, United States Code, to provide increased imprisonment for certain offenses by public officials.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editPublic Official Accountability Act - Amends the wiki and be the firstfederal criminal code to provide for a detailed summarytwo-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the bill!)course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007:6/25/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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== Points in Favor ==

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