New FCPA Bill Signals Long-Term Commitment to Combating Foreign Bribery
A statement from Transparency International U.S.
March 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today a group of 14 senators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the FCPA Reinforcement Act, legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) from five years to ten years. The bill is backed by senior members of the Senate Judiciary, Foreign Relations, and Banking committees.
Scott Greytak, Deputy Executive Director of Transparency International U.S. (TI US), issued the following statement:
Foreign bribery investigations routinely span continents and involve anonymous shell companies, layered transactions, professional “enablers” of corruption, and high-level foreign officials. A five-year clock simply does not reflect the reality of how these cases unfold. Extending the statute of limitations for FCPA cases will give investigators the time they need to follow the money and hold criminals accountable.
This bill also sends a clear signal: The core expectations of the FCPA are not temporary and they are not tied to any one administration. Companies and foreign officials should understand that the legal risks associated with bribery are long-term, and those who engage in corruption will face consequences.
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Transparency International U.S. is part of the world’s largest coalition against corruption. In collaboration with national chapters in more than 100 countries, we are leading the fight to turn our vision of a world free from corruption into reality.
Related Resources
- Read the text of the FCPA Reinforcement Act;
- Read TI US’s analysis of the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated FCPA enforcement guidance and what it means for accountability;
- Read Transparency International’s statement on how the February 2025 pausing of the FCPA would undermine global anticorruption efforts.
Media Contact
Scott Greytak, Deputy Executive Director, Transparency International U.S.
Telephone: +1 202-642-1515
Email: sgreytak@transparency.org
Twitter: @TransparencyUSA
