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HR 3181 98th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector Consumer credit Consumer protection Counterfeiting Credit Credit cards Crime prevention Forgery Fraud Stolen property

Credit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1983

Introduced: June 1, 1983 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 12, 1984
See H.J.Res.648.
Nov 10, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 29, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 3, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Jun 1, 1983
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jun 1, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Credit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it an offense to knowingly and unlawfully produce, buy, sell, or transfer a credit card or account which is counterfeit, forged, lost, or stolen. Makes it a federal offense to possess with the intent to defraud five or more credit cards or fraudulent payment devices. Makes it unlawful to produce, buy, sell, transfer, or possess equipment used in the production of such fraudulent payment devices.

Includes within the prohibition of the Act any individual who attempts or conspires to commit any of these offenses.

What's happening now October 12, 1984

See H.J.Res.648.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HJRES 648 Related bill A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 27, 1983
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 27, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3181: Credit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3181/
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