Bill would make foreign corruption whistleblower rewards program permanent
Placed on the calendarH.R. 5344Latest action
Sponsor: Stephen F. Lynch · Representative · MA
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Official title: Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The bill drops "Pilot" from the anti-corruption rewards program's name and extends its life from 3 to 7 years.
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What does this do?
This bill renames the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Pilot Program by removing "Pilot," signaling a shift from a trial to an established program. It also extends how long the program can operate, from 3 years to 7 years after the new law takes effect.
Who does it affect?
The program affects the State Department and Treasury Department, which offer the rewards; potential informants such as whistleblowers, bankers, or foreign nationals with insider knowledge; and corrupt foreign officials who could be targeted for asset seizure.
Why does it matter?
The change extends the government's ability to pay for tips on stolen foreign government assets hidden in U.S. financial systems, affecting international anti-corruption and money-laundering enforcement rather than everyday Americans directly.
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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Nov 4, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 15, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Nov 4, 2025
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.