Public integrity enforcement guidance for the department of justice and the department of the treasury

(a) Directive to Department of Justice Law Enforcement Officials and Task Forces (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue a directive to— (A) all Federal law enforcement officers and relevant personnel employed by the Department of Justice who may be involved in the investigation of bank fraud and falsification of loan and credit applications; and (B) members of all task forces led by the Department of Justice or a component thereof that participate in the investigation of bank fraud and falsification of loan and credit applications. (2) Required instructions The directive required to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include instructions on— (A) the updates made by this Act to sections 1014 and 1344 of title 18, United States Code; and (B) the investigation of public officials who commit bank fraud and falsification of loan and credit applications and how such individuals should be investigated for such acts. (b) Directive to Department of Treasury Officials (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall issue a directive to— (A) all Federal law enforcement officers and relevant personnel employed by the Department of the Treasury who may be involved in the investigation of falsified tax filings; and (B) members of all task forces led by the Department of the Treasury or a component thereof that participate in the investigation of falsified tax filings. (2) Required instructions The directive required to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include instructions on— (A) the updates made by this Act to section 7206 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (B) the investigation of public officials who falsify tax filings and how such individuals should be investigated for such acts; and (C) best practices for collaborating with the Department of Justice and components thereof in the investigation and prosecution of public officials who falsify tax filings.