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- H.R.3916
H.R.3916: Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 20, 1998
- Latest Major Action May 20, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (14 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) work with the international community to ensure the prosecution of Nigerian scam artists involved in the advance fee frauds scheme (also known as 4-1-9 fraud); and (2) take all steps necessary to educate the public about the scheme, and prevent future occurrences. Directs the Secretaries of State and of the Treasury to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| May 20, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |