Federal law that prohibits U.S. persons and businesses from paying bribes to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 et seq.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977
AmendedCodified at15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 et seq.
Enacted December 19, 1977 · Pub. L. 95-213