United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 846 (110th)
Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007
Introduced
6 February 2007
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) set forth criminal penalties for fraud in the provision of benefits or the procurement of property or services in connection with a major disaster or emergency declared under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and (2) increase criminal penalties for engaging in wire, radio, television, or mail fraud during and in relation to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency. Directs the U. S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a declared emergency or major disaster.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 February 2007
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Introduced in House · EN · 6 February 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 February 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/846
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hr/846