 Both § 666 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) and § 666 ( a ) ( 2 ) contain both an " intent to influence " and an " intent to reward " prong . Under " intent to influence " prong , both a quid pro quo and an actual intent to influence / be influenced are required . Under the " intent to reward " prong , the majority of circuits permit prosecutions for mere gratuities , but some do not . 
