HR 14342 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 to make unlawful a willful misrepresentation regarding a Member of Congress or Federal officer made to influence Federal, State, or local government employees in the performance of official acts.

Introduced 1978-10-13· Sponsored by Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-10-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes criminal penalties for anyone who, for the purpose of inducing a Federal, State, or local government employee to take or fail to take an action in the performace of an official function, knowingly and willfully makes a misrepresentation or false statement to the effect that a Member of Congress or Federal officer desires or seeks such action or inaction.…

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