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S. 3960 — An Act To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:161
S. 3960 amends title 35 of the United States Code to introduce a "good faith" exception for companies facing fines over false claims and certifications. Specifically, if a company can demonstrate that a false assertion or certification was made in good faith, it will not be...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone said something wrong by accident but didn't mean to lie. S. 3960 is a new rule that says if a company makes a mistake like this and can show they were trying to be honest, they won't get in trouble with fines.
H. R. 8584 — To amend the title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds and to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require audits under the summer food service program.
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May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:544
H.R. 8584 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to amend existing U.S. laws to increase penalties for theft or bribery involving programs that receive federal funds. Specifically, it proposes to strengthen the punishment under Section 666 of Title 18...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8584 is like a rulebook that makes punishments more serious if someone steals or takes a bribe from programs that use government money, and it says they need special check-ups every year to make sure the meal programs for kids in the summer are doing things right.
S. 3811 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the authority of immigration judges to sanction any contempt of the judge's authority.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:231
S. 3811, also known as the "Empowering Immigration Courts Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to give immigration judges the power to sanction any acts of contempt against their authority. The bill specifically authorizes judges to impose fines on...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give immigration judges the power to fine people who act badly or disrupt court proceedings, making sure things stay respectful and calm in the courtroom.
S. 3800 — To increase the penalties for health care fraud, and for other purposes.
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February 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:878
S. 3800, titled the "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act," aims to increase penalties for health care fraud in the United States. The bill proposes amending existing laws to increase the maximum imprisonment for health care fraud from 10 to 25 years and for certain types of fraud involving...
Simple Explanation
The "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act" wants to make sure people who cheat on healthcare rules get in bigger trouble, like staying in jail a lot longer and paying much more money as a fine. It doesn't explain why these changes are happening, which makes some people worried if it's fair or okay.
H. R. 9337 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:932
The H.R. 9337, also known as the "Don’t Stand for Taking Employed Americans’ Livings Act" or the "Don’t STEAL Act," aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance penalties for wage theft. The bill requires employers to honor employment contracts specifying...
Simple Explanation
The Don't STEAL Act wants to stop bad bosses from taking money they should pay their workers. It says if bosses don't pay what they promised, they can get big fines or even go to jail, and the money from fines will help check that bosses pay workers what they're owed.
H. R. 8528 — To increase the criminal penalties for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:235
H. R. 8528, also known as the "Safer Prisons Act of 2024," aims to increase the criminal penalties for individuals who assault correctional officers working for the Bureau of Prisons. Specifically, the bill proposes to double the maximum imprisonment term and adjust the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8528 is a new rule being talked about that wants to make the punishment stronger for people who hurt officers working in jails. It means if someone gets in trouble for this, they might have to stay in jail longer or pay more money as a penalty.
S. 3960 — To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:231
S. 3960 proposes changes to title 35 of the United States Code to introduce a "good faith" exception regarding fines for false claims and certifications. The bill suggests that if an entity can demonstrate that a false assertion or certification was made honestly and without...
Simple Explanation
S. 3960 wants to change some rules so that if someone makes a mistake by saying something untrue but didn't mean to cause any harm, they won't get in trouble. It's like saying "oops, that wasn't on purpose!" and trying not to get punished if it was an honest mistake.

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