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H.R. 1337 (98th)

Federal Anti-Tampering Act

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Introduced

8 February 1983

Last action

17 March 1983 · Committee

Status

Clean Bill H.R.2174 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause bodily injury or death to any person by tampering with any article, product, or commodity which is produced or distributed for human use or consumption. Provides for a prison term of up to five years and a fine of up to $20,000 for an attempt, or if serious bodily injury or death results, a prison term of life and a fine of up to $100,000.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 March 1983

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.2174 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

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