International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998
Official title: “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to improve the competitiveness of American business and promote foreign commerce, and for other purposes.”
Earlier name of the bill: “International Anti-Bribery Act of 1998”.
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How it passed
The House passed it without objection on October 9, 1998. No individual votes are recorded.
The Senate passed it without objection on October 21, 1998. No individual votes are recorded.
It became law on November 10, 1998.
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