The __________ makes it a crime for any U.S.firm or any firm controlled by a U.S.firm to make payments to an official of a foreign government in an attempt to influence the actions of the official.

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it illegal for any U.S. firm or any firm controlled by a U.S. firm to make payments to an official of a foreign government in an attempt to influence the actions of the official. The law was enacted in 1977 in an effort to combat bribery and corruption in international business dealings. It applies not only to U.S. companies but also to any foreign companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges or doing business in the U.S.

The __________ Makes It a Crime for Any U