H.R. 2411 (Introduced in House) — To prohibit the Federal Government from contracting with an entity that has committed fraud or certain other crimes.

Section 1 Prohibition on contracting with contractors that have committed fraud or certain other crimes

The Federal Government may not enter into a contract with an offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies that it, or any of its principals—

(1)

within a three-year period preceding this offer has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for—

(A)

commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract;

(B)

violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws; or

(C)

receiving stolen property;

(2)

are presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses described in paragraph (1); or

(3)

within a three-year period preceding this offer, have been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

To prohibit the Federal Government from contracting with an entity that has committed fraud or certain other crimes.

Section 1 Prohibition on contracting with contractors that have committed fraud or certain other crimes

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