CLINE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CRACK DOWN ON FRAUD AND RESTORE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Washington, Oct. 29 -- Congressman Ben Cline issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Fraud Accountability and Mandatory Sentencing Act to crack down on fraud, hold criminals accountable, and restore integrity to the government by imposing mandatory minimum sentences for federal benefits fraud and personal liability for state officials who oversee fraud. This legislation would establish mandatory minimum sentences for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security fraud while holding state officers and employees personally liable for their roles in fraud. By strengthening penalties and reinforcing accountability, the Fraud Accountability and Mandatory Sentencing Act protects taxpayer...