H.R. 5214 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2019
H.R. 5214 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Nov 21, 2019, sponsored by Rashida Tlaib with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 21, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-126
What it does
Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2019 This bill prohibits a representative payee (i.e., a person designated to receive payments on behalf of a minor, a mentally incompetent individual, or an individual under other legal disability) from embezzling or converting the amounts received from certain retirement funds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 21, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2020
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentMar 9, 2020
- Became lawMar 18, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-126. (Mar 18, 2020)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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