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Senators Push Anti-Corruption Bill, Extend Bribery Charges

3/9/2026

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On March 9, 2026, U.S. senators including Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin will introduce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Reinforcement Act.
The bill would extend the statute of limitations for foreign bribery charges from five to ten years.
The eight-year change responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and signals a commitment to anti-corruption.
Critics, including U.S. President Donald Trump, argue that the FCPA creates an uneven playing field.

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Story summary

On March 9, 2026, U.S. senators including Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin will introduce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Reinforcement Act.
The bill would extend the statute of limitations for foreign bribery charges from five to ten years.
The eight-year change responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and signals a commitment to anti-corruption.
Critics, including U.S. President Donald Trump, argue that the FCPA creates an uneven playing field.