House Bill 6878
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6878
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to limitations.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
September 25, 2018
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09/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:30 PM