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.
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Latest Action · August 4, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023
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.
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