Federal Anti-Tampering Act
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1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 3,141 | — | Agreed to |
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Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to knowingly cause or attempt to cause injury or death to any person by tampering with any article, product, or commodity which is produced or distributed for human use or consumption.
Provides for a prison term of up to ten years and a fine of up to $25,000 for an attempt, or if serious bodily injury or death results, a prison term of up to 20 years or life, respectively; and a fine of up to $100,000.
Establishes separate penalties for any person who either knowingly, or willfully and maliciously conveys false information concerning an attempt at such adulteration.
Grants the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture authority to investigate violations of this Act.
Became Public Law No: 98-299.
- Public Law PDF
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2174: An act to extend the transition period under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2174/
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H.R. 2174, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2174/.
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