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War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007

Introduced: January 11, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2007
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
Oct 15, 2007
Received in the Senate.
Oct 9, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 9, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 3 (Roll no. 950). (text: CR H11357)
Oct 9, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11368-11369)
Oct 9, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 9, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 400.
Oct 9, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11356-11363)
Oct 9, 2007
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 27, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Sep 27, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-353.
Aug 1, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 1, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 24, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 11, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 9, 2007 House · vote #950 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 375–3 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit profiteering and fraud involving a contract or the provision of goods or services in connection with a mission of the U.S. Government overseas. Imposes: (1) a fine of not more than $1 million and/or a prison term of up to 20 years for knowingly defrauding the United States or a provisional authority in connection with such a mission or for materially overvaluing any goods or services with the intent to defraud; (2) a fine of not more than $1 million and/or a prison term of up to 10 years for falsification or concealment, false statements, or false documents in connection with such contracts or goods or services.

Grants extraterritorial federal jurisdiction over war profiteering and fraud offenses. Permits venue for the prosecution of such offenses in any district where any act in furtherance of an offense took place or where any party to a contract or provider of goods or services is located.

Allows criminal forfeiture of property obtained from a war profiteering or fraud offense. Makes war profiteering and fraud a predicate offense for money laundering and racketeering offenses.

What's happening now October 17, 2007

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 6, 2007
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Feb 6, 2007
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 6, 2007
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 6, 2007
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Feb 6, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 400: War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-400/
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