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S 4104

Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Blumenthal and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes federal database making corporate criminal convictions, civil settlements, and regulatory violations publicly searchable to increase transparency of corporate misconduct.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · S 4104

Legislative bill overview

The Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026 would establish a federal database tracking corporate criminal convictions, civil settlements, and regulatory violations. This centralized repository would make corporate misconduct records publicly accessible and searchable, consolidating information currently scattered across federal agencies, court systems, and regulatory bodies.

Why is this important

Currently, corporate crime information is fragmented across multiple agencies and databases, making it difficult for investors, consumers, policymakers, and the public to assess corporate misconduct patterns. A centralized database could improve market transparency, inform consumer decisions, support law enforcement coordination, and potentially deter corporate wrongdoing by increasing visibility of violations and penalties.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and due process concerns: Business groups may argue the database unfairly publicizes allegations or settled cases before final adjudication, potentially harming corporate reputation and competitiveness
  • Scope definition disputes: Disagreement over what qualifies as "corporate crime" (criminal convictions only vs. civil settlements vs. minor regulatory violations) and whether inclusion should require final conviction or include ongoing investigations
  • Administrative burden and cost: Questions about funding mechanisms, which federal agency maintains it, and compliance costs for agencies required to report data to the database

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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