HR 3500 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Major Fraud Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-10-15· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Clean Bill H.R.3911 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.(1988-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Major Fraud Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to subject anyone who defrauds or attempts to defraud the Government in any procurement of property or services for $1,000,000 or more to a fine of up to twice the amount which is the object of the fraud, seven years' imprisonment, or both. Sets a seven-year statute of limitations. Provides for payments to individuals (other than Government officers or employees acting in performance of official duties) furnishing information leading to a conviction.…

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans