S. 1959 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Health Care Fraud Enforcement Act of 2009
S. 1959 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 28, 2009, sponsored by Edward Kaufman with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 28, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Health Care Fraud Enforcement Act of 2009 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend guidelines and policy statements relating to health care fraud to increase the sentences for such crimes based upon the dollar amount of fraud involved.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward Kaufman (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 28, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Oct 28, 2009)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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