No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
S. 5509 is a bill introduced by Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey. Its stated purpose is to amend Title 18 of the United States Code, which deals with federal criminal law. Specifically, the bill aims to provide clarification regarding offenses related to illegal gratuities, particularly as they concern programs that receive federal funding.
The bill's provisions would directly affect individuals and entities involved with federal programs. By clarifying what constitutes an illegal gratuity offense, it could alter the legal landscape for those who provide or accept gifts or benefits in connection with federal funds. The exact nature of these changes, however, will only be known once the full text of the bill is made public.
As of now, S. 5509 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. It is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. For the bill to advance, it would typically be referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes through committees, it would then proceed to the full Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5509 do?
- S. 5509 is a bill introduced by Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey. Its stated purpose is to amend Title 18 of the United States Code, which deals with federal criminal law. Specifically, the bill aims to provide clarification regarding offenses related to illegal gratuities, particularly as they concern programs that receive federal funding. The bill's provisions would directly affect individuals and entities involved with federal programs. By clarifying what constitutes an illegal gratuity offense, it could alter the legal landscape for those who provide or accept gifts or benefits in connection with federal funds. The exact nature of these changes, however, will only be known once the full text of the bill is made public. As of now, S. 5509 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. It is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. For the bill to advance, it would typically be referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes through committees, it would then proceed to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 5509 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5509. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5509?
- S. 5509 was sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5509?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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