By broadening the scope of actions covered and the definition of a public official, Congress amended the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to conform to the antibribery convention adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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The amendments to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in 1998 broadened the scope of the act to include more actions and a wider definition of a public official, aligning it with the antibribery convention of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

By Broadening the Scope of Actions Covered and the Definition