HR 3916
105th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Arrest
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Extradition
Fraud
International cooperation
Nigeria
Sanctions (International law)
Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998
Introduced: May 20, 1998
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 20, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E917)
May 20, 1998
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) work with the international community to ensure the prosecution of Nigerian scam artists involved in the advance fee frauds scheme (also known as 4-1-9 fraud); and (2) take all steps necessary to educate the public about the scheme, and prevent future occurrences. Directs the Secretaries of State and of the Treasury to report jointly to the Congress on efforts taken to inform U.S. citizens about 4-1-9 fraud and measures to eliminate it.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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