HOUSE 5139118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 8/4/2023
Actions
- 2023-08-04Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- 2023-08-04Introduced in House
- 2023-08-04Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-08-04 (00)
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.
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