Overview

• A bipartisan bill, inspired by the bribery charges against Sen. Bob Menendez, aims to enhance federal bribery laws.
• The GOLD Standard Act, introduced by Reps. Angie Craig and Nancy Mace, seeks to expand the definition of 'official act' in bribery statutes.
• Menendez faces charges of accepting bribes, including gold bars and cash, for official acts but has pleaded not guilty.
• The bill faces challenges in the House amid a divided Republican majority and Menendez's ongoing legal battle.
• Legal experts suggest the bill could lead to more prosecutions but also warn of potential ambiguities in the expanded definitions.