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S. 863 (110th)

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007

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Introduced

13 March 2007

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Became Public Law No: 110-179.

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10 August 2026

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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 Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; 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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