Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National Security
Executive Order 2025-02736
|Signed on February 11, 2025
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What it means
Orders a 180-day pause on new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations and enforcement actions. The Attorney General must review existing cases and create new guidelines prioritizing American economic competitiveness and national security interests.
Expected impact
- American companies may find it easier to conduct business internationally without fear of FCPA prosecution for "routine business practices"
- Potential reduction in compliance costs for U.S. companies operating in foreign markets
- Possible criticism from anti-corruption advocates concerned about reduced oversight of American business practices abroad
- May signal a shift toward more business-friendly foreign policies that prioritize U.S. economic interests