S. 863 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007
S. 863 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2007, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-179
What it does
Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for: (1) knowingly falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device any material fact; or (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or making or using any false writing or document in any matter involv…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 4, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2007
- Became lawJan 7, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-179. (Jan 7, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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