Bill would punish improper rewards tied to certain $5,000-plus transactions

Covered agents and reward givers would face a fine, up to two years in prison, or both. It applies to agents of organizations and state, local, or tribal governments or their agencies, when the related transaction or transactions are worth at least $5,000. An agent must intend to be rewarded, or a giver must intend to reward an agent. Lawful payments for proper official duties are excluded, and section 666's separate coverage test must be met.