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Bill109th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2005Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4356

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 20, 2006)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit fraud in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 or in connection with the procurement of property or services related to a disaster by a contractor or supplier. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for violations.

Imposes a fine of $1 million and/or prison term of up to 30 years for wire, radio, television, or mail fraud in connection with a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to: (1) promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration; and (2) submit to the Judiciary Committees of Congress an explanation of actions taken to combat such offenses.

What just happenedJun 21, 2006

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5](R-WI)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 21, 2006IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 20, 2006FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 20, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4231-4232)

  4. Jun 20, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4231-4232)

  5. Jun 20, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4356.

  6. Jun 20, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4231-4233)

  7. Jun 20, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. May 19, 2006CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.

  9. May 19, 2006CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-473.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. May 19, 2006Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-473.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Mar 2, 2006CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 2, 2006CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Feb 24, 2006CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Feb 6, 2006CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  15. Nov 17, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Nov 17, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Nov 17, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 20, 200681

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit fraud in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 or in connection with the procurement of property or services related to a disaster by a contractor or supplier. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for violations.

Imposes a fine of $1 million and/or prison term of up to 30 years for wire, radio, television, or mail fraud in connection with a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to: (1) promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration; and (2) submit to the Judiciary Committees of Congress an explanation of actions taken to combat such offenses.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 19, 200679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit fraud in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 or in connection with the procurement of property or services related to a disaster by a contractor or supplier. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for violations.

Imposes a fine of $1 million and/or prison term of up to 30 years for wire, radio, television, or mail fraud in connection with a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to: (1) promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration; and (2) submit to the Judiciary Committees of Congress an explanation of actions taken to combat such offenses.

Introduced in HouseNov 17, 200500

Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) set forth criminal penalties for fraud in the provision of benefits or the procurement of property or services in connection with a major disaster or emergency declared under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and (2) increase criminal penalties for engaging in wire, radio, television, or mail fraud during and in relation to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.

Directs the U. S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a declared emergency or major disaster.