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HR 5139 118th Congress House Agriculture and Food

Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023

Introduced: August 4, 2023 Introduced by: Craig, Angie Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Aug 4, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023

This bill increases the criminal penalty for fraudulent activity related to child nutrition programs (e.g., the National School Lunch Program and the Summer Food Service Program).

Specifically, the bill increases the maximum fine from $25,000 to $50,000 for

  • embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any child nutrition program grant or assistance funds, assets, or property (that is valued at $100 or more); or
  • knowingly receiving, concealing, or retaining such funds, assets, or property for personal use or gain.
What's happening now August 4, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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