Bribery of an Agent of a Program Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. Sec. 666(a)(2)) — revised 11/2013 is a federal crime that prohibits anyone from corruptly offering, giving, or promising something of value to an agent of a program receiving federal funds in order to influence the agent’s decision or actions. This includes direct and indirect bribery. There are three types of bribery of an agent of a program receiving federal funds: 1. Direct bribery, which involves the agent receiving something of value or a promise of something of value in exchange for a decision or action. 2. Indirect bribery, which involves a third party offering, giving, or promising something of value to an agent of a program receiving federal funds in order to influence the agent’s decision or actions. 3. A combination of direct and indirect bribery, which involves the agent receiving something of value or a promise of something of value from a third party in exchange for a decision or action. The punishment for bribery of an agent of a program receiving federal funds is a fine and/or imprisonment for up to five years.