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H.R. 3500 (100th)

Major Fraud Act of 1987

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Introduced

15 October 1987

Last action

4 February 1988 · Committee

Status

Clean Bill H.R.3911 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]

Subjects

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Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 15 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 October 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 December 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 February 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 February 1988

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.3911 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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