Bill99th CongressFiled May 15, 1985Law
S. 1135
A bill to amend section 3729 of title 31, United States Code, to increase the amount of the civil penalty authorized for false claims.
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedMay 23, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor