HR 1544 · 98th Congress · Health
Federal Anti-Tampering Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See S.216.(1983-10-13)
Plain Language Summary
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Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause or attempt to cause injury or death to any person, or injury to any business' reputation, by adulterating a food, drug, cosmetic, hazardous substance or other product. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $100,000, or if personal injury or death results, a prison term of up to life. Establishes a separate offense, with similar penalties, for any person who willfully or maliciously conveys false information concerning an attempt at such adulteration if injury, fear of injury, or death results or if a governmental or commercial recall occurs.…
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Cosponsors (20)
8 Democrats12 Republicans