18 U.S.C. § 666
Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds
1994—Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 103–322 struck out “and” at end of par. (3), substituted “; and” for the period at end of par. (4), and redesignated second par. (4) defining “in any one-year period” as (5).
1990—Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 101–647, § 1209, added par. (4) defining “in any one-year period”.
Pub. L. 101–647, § 1205(d), added par. (4) defining “State”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–646, in amending section generally, made specific reference to applicability of section to agent of Indian tribal government or agency thereof, inserted provision that section does not apply to bona fide salary, wages, fees, or other compensation paid, or expenses paid or reimbursed, in usual course of business, struck out definition of term “organization”, and otherwise revised structure of section.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1,091
cases (158 in the last 5 years), 1986–2026 · leading case: United States v. Martinez-Maldonado
United States v. Martinez-Maldonado (2013)
“This case presents multiple issues of substantial importance, including a question of first impression in this circuit on the interpretation of the federal program bribery statute, 18 U.S.C. § 666 . Defendants are a Puerto Rico legislator and a Commonwealth businessman who were…”
United States v. Ng Lap Seng (2019)
“General 3 Specifically, Lorenzo pleaded guilty to (1) conspiratorial and substantive bribery in violation of the FCPA; (2) receiving and paying bribes and gratuities in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(B), (a)(2); and (3) money laundering, tax fraud, and failure to file…”
United States v. Albert Louis Lipscomb, Cross-Appellee (2002)
“WIENER, Circuit Judge: Albert Lipscomb, a former member of the Dallas City Council, appeals his convictions for conspiracy and program bribery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (“§ 666”). Whether he raises a constitutional challenge to his convictions, and, if so, how we should…”
United States v. Robert Suarez (2001)
“Robert Suarez, a former police officer, was convicted by a jury of two violations of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(A) for converting police evidence and victim restitution money *472 to his own benefit.”
United States v. Whitfield (2009)
“§§ 1341 , 1343, 1346, *336 and 2; and federal program bribery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 . Additionally, Minor was convicted of racketeering in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.”
United States v. Brigido Marmolejo, Jr. And Mario Salinas (1996)
“§ 1962 (d), two counts of bribery in relation to a program receiving more than $10,000 in federal funds, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(B) and 18 U.S.C. § 2 , aiding and abetting money laundering, in violation of 18 U.”
United States v. Raymond Shoemaker (2014)
“§ 371 : Count One charged conspiracy to violate 18 U.S.C. § 666 by bribing *619 Chandler and Shoemaker, and Count Four charged conspiracy to violate 42 U.”
United States v. McNair (2010)
“Counts 2-31, 33-49, 52-74, 76-77, and 79-89 charged one or more defendants with substantive bribery offenses (or aiding and abetting bribery) under 18 U.S.C. § 666 . For the most part, these substantive bribery offenses were the overt acts charged in the conspiracy counts.”
United States v. Schmitz (2011)
“§ 1341 , and four counts of theft concerning a program receiving federal funds, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(A). The theory of prosecution underlying all the charges was that Schmitz abused her position as state legislator to obtain employment with the Community…”
United States v. Sunia (2009)
“Counts Two and Three charge both defendants with these offenses directly pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(A) and 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(2).”
United States v. Bahel (2011)
“§§ 1341 , 1343, 1346; one count of corrupt receipt of things of value with intent to be rewarded with respect to official business in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 ; and one count of conspiracy in violation of 18 U.”
United States v. Ganim (2007)
“§§ 1341 & 1346; bribery involving programs receiving federal funds in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 (a)(1)(B); conspiracy to commit bribery in violation of 18 U.”
— 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1) — 1 case
— 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(A) — 7 cases
— 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B) — 3 cases
United States v. Jones (2009)
— 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(b) — 1 case
— 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(2) — 1 case
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