Require companies to disclose the true owners of their businesses to prevent illegal financial activities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Shell Company Abuse Act?
The Shell Company Abuse Act is currently H.R. 2816, which has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 9, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress fail because committees do not take action on them. There has been no recorded progress on this legislation since April 9, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Shell Company Abuse Act (H.R. 2816 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 988 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 988 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Wesley Bell (D-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.