Minor payments to clerical employees of a foreign government or agency are not considered bribes under the 1988 Amendments to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

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The 1988 Amendments to the FCPA provided exceptions for "grease payments" or "facilitating payments" made to officials of foreign governments or agencies to expedite or secure routine government actions. Such payments are not considered bribes as long as they are small and made in good faith to expedite a non-discretionary government action.

Minor Payments to Clerical Employees of a Foreign Government or Agency