119th Congress
H.R. 6916

Bars federal funds to people convicted of fraud

People convicted of certain fraud crimes tied to federal money cannot get federal contracts, grants, or loans for three years, and their names go on an exclusion list.

  • Covers fraud crimes such as identity theft, mail or computer fraud, and stealing funds
  • Justice Department must tell the government's award system when someone is convicted
  • Agencies can make exceptions, but must report each one to Congress

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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