S. 4104 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 16, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates public database of corporate enforcement actions
Ever wondered which companies have faced federal penalties for corporate crimes. This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics (a federal agency that tracks crime data) to build a public database showing enforcement actions that federal agencies have taken against businesses for corporate offenses. Anyone would be able to look up this information online.
How it affects you
If you're an investor, job seeker, or consumer, you'd be able to research a company's history of federal enforcement actions before deciding whether to buy stock, apply for a job, or spend your money there. Journalists and researchers could also access this information to write about corporate accountability.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 16, 2026)
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026
This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to establish a public database of enforcement actions taken by federal agencies against businesses for corporate offenses.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4104
A BILL
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 16, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1057)”