S.863: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds.

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. 1/7/2008--Public Law.    (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for: (1) knowingly falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device any material fact; or (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or making or using any false writing or document in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance [...]

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