Honest Services Fraud Improvement Act
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
This bill, S. 5511, titled "A bill to establish a right of action through which citizens can enforce the public’s interest in the honest services of government officials," has been introduced in the Senate. The stated purpose of the bill is to create a legal pathway for citizens to take action regarding the honest services provided by government officials. The specific details of how this right of action would work and what constitutes a violation are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published.
As the bill is currently only introduced, its provisions have not been debated or voted upon by Congress. It was introduced by Senator Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, on September 24, 2026. The next steps in the legislative process would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate, followed by consideration in the House of Representatives if it passes the Senate.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5511 do?
- This bill, S. 5511, titled "A bill to establish a right of action through which citizens can enforce the public’s interest in the honest services of government officials," has been introduced in the Senate. The stated purpose of the bill is to create a legal pathway for citizens to take action regarding the honest services provided by government officials. The specific details of how this right of action would work and what constitutes a violation are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published. As the bill is currently only introduced, its provisions have not been debated or voted upon by Congress. It was introduced by Senator Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, on September 24, 2026. The next steps in the legislative process would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate, followed by consideration in the House of Representatives if it passes the Senate.
- Has S. 5511 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5511. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5511?
- S. 5511 was sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5511?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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