Major Fraud Act of 1988

Summary

Major Fraud Act of 1988 - 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. Provides a civil right of action for any employee who is the subject of an employment action because of lawful acts done by that employee in furtherance of a prosecution under this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 20 November 1988

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 October 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 10 May 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 May 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 February 1988

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