HR 3911 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Major Fraud Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-700.(1988-11-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1988-05-10
Yea 419Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Major Fraud Act of 1988 - 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. Provides a civil right of action for any employee who is the subject of an employment action because of lawful acts done by that employee in furtherance of a prosecution under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (11)

7 Democrats4 Republicans