The No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2025 strengthens federal anti-corruption laws by creating stricter penalties for offering or accepting bribes involving federal funds. The bill amends existing law to specifically target gratuities of $1,000 or more given to government officials at the state, local, tribal, or organizational level in connection with transactions worth $5,000 or more. It establishes a new offense carrying up to 2 years in prison for these violations, while increasing the maximum prison sentence for related illegal gratuity offenses from 10 to 15 years. The legislation applies to anyone who offers, promises, or solicits such payments—whether they are private citizens, government employees, or agents of organizations receiving federal funding. This bill was introduced in June 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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