The Closing Bribery Loopholes Act amends federal bribery law to provide a clearer definition of what constitutes an "official act" by a public official. Currently, the law has been interpreted narrowly in some cases, potentially allowing officials to accept gifts or bribes for general influence or access rather than specific actions. This bill expands the definition to explicitly include not just single decisions or recommendations, but also series of acts or patterns of conduct intended to accomplish an official action, regardless of whether those efforts ultimately succeed. The legislation applies to all public officials and witnesses covered under federal bribery statutes and is designed to close gaps that prosecutors have encountered when trying to bring bribery cases. The bill contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond its enactment.
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