HB5139: Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase the fine for certain fraudulent activities related to funds for child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.
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This bill would increase financial penalties (fines) for people who commit fraud related to federal child nutrition program funds. Fraud means deliberately deceiving or cheating to get money or benefits you're not entitled to. The bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, which governs federal meal programs in schools. It currently has been introduced in Congress and awaits review.
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HB5139: Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023