Anti-Kickback Act of 1986

Summary

Anti-Kickback Enforcement Act of 1986 - Amends the Anti-Kickback Act to rename it the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 and to revise its provisions regarding kickback practices by subcontractors. Prohibits the payment of kickbacks, the acceptance of kickbacks, attempted kickbacks, and the inclusion of kickback costs in contract expenses ultimately borne by the United States. Increases criminal and civil penalties for such conduct. Authorizes the termination of any prime contract for default if a kickback violation by a subcontractor has occurred. Authorizes the recovery of kickback costs through administrative offsets. Requires prime contractors to report kickback violations to appropriate agency officials or the Department of Justice. Requires employees of prime contractors to file annual declarations with the contracting agency listing compensation of any kind received from subcontractors in the previous year. Authorizes the contracting agency to inspect the facilities and audit the records and books of the prime contractor. (Currently, only the General Accounting Office has such authority.)

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 8 November 1986

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 October 1986

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 12 September 1986

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 September 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 March 1986

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