False Claims Amendments Act of 1986

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Introduced

15 May 1986

Last action

9 September 1986 · Floor

Status

Other Measure S.1562 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.

Summary

False Claims Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends the False Claims Act to include within its protection any property of the U.S. Government (currently limited to the property of the armed forces). Increases the civil penalties for false claims. Defines "knowing" for the purposes of such Act to mean that the defendant: (1) has actual knowledge; (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of a fact's truth or falsity; or (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity. Defines "claim" to include any request or demand for money or property which is made to a contractor or grantee if the Government provides or reimburses any portion of such money or property. Revises the procedure provisions for civil actions for false claims. Allows any employee who is disciplined by an employer for acting in furtherance of an investigation, testifying in, or assisting in an action filed under such Act to bring an action for damages in an appropriate U.S. District Court. Revises the statute of limitations for a false claims civil action to allow such an action to be brought within three years from when the material facts became known or should have become known to the official of the United States charged with the responsibility to act in the circumstances. Establishes as the burden of proof in civil false claim cases proof by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that a final judgment rendered in favor of the United States in any criminal proceeding charging fraud or false statements shall prohibit the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any civil action concerning false claims. Allows a civil action concerning false claims to be brought in the judicial district where the defendant (or, in the case of multiple defendants, where any one defendant) is found, resides, or transacts business, or where the violation allegedly occurred. Authorizes the Attorney General to conduct False Claims Act investigations for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person has been engaged in any violations of a False Claims Act law. Provides that prior to the institution of a civil proceeding the Attorney General may require any person who may be in possession or control of any documentary material or who may have information relevant to a False Claims investigation to produce such documentary material for inspection, to answer written interrogatories, or to give oral testimony. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue in writing and cause to be served upon a person a civil investigative demand requiring the production of such information. Sets forth standards and procedures for the issuance and service of a civil investigative demand. Sets forth standards and procedures for the uses of any information obtained through a civil investigation. Provides administrative remedies for violations of such Act. Sets forth investigation and hearing requirements for such actions. Provides for the judicial review of such administrative determinations. Increases the maximum criminal penalty for false or fraudulent claims from five to ten years imprisonment.

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Timeline

15 May 1986
Committee
For Previous Action See H.R.4560.
Source: Committee
15 May 1986
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1986
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1986
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 1986
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 June 1986
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
10 June 1986
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
26 June 1986
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 390.
Source: Calendars
26 June 1986
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-660.
Source: Committee
26 June 1986
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-660.
Source: Committee
9 September 1986
Floor
Laid on Table in House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
9 September 1986
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
9 September 1986
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
9 September 1986
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor

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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 9 September 1986
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 26 June 1986
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/4827
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