HB1697Introduced in the House
Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.
Introduced by Frank Burns, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.
Where it stands
Referred to Health & Human Services
July 23, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed · July 9, 2025
22
Yes
15
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
37 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Marci Mustello | 11 | No |
| Joshua Kail | 15 | No |
| Aerion Abney | 19 | Yes |
| Emily Kinkead | 20 | Yes |
| Joshua Siegel | 22 | Yes |
| La'Tasha Mayes | 24 | Yes |
| Paul Friel | 26 | Yes |
| Timothy Brennan | 29 | Yes |
| Abigail Salisbury | 34 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Re-committed to Rules
Re-reported as committed
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (136-67)
In the Senate
Referred to Health & Human Services
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