Increased criminal penalties for acts involving Federal health care programs

(a) In general Section 1128B of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b) is amended— (1) by striking $100,000 each place it appears and inserting $250,000; (2) by striking 10 years each place it appears and inserting 25 years; (3) in subsection (a), in the flush matter following paragraph (6), by striking $20,000 and inserting $100,000; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) by striking $4,000 and inserting $100,000; and (B) by striking six months and inserting 1 year. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to acts occurring and statements or representations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.