118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5139Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023

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.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Aug 4, 2023
Last action Aug 4, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
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Referred
Aug 4, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

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); orknowingly receiving, concealing, or retaining such funds, assets, or property for personal use or gain.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Aug 4, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.