Public Law 99-145 was the
United States Department of Defense
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Authorization Act for fiscal year 1986. It was introduced on May 16, 1985, by
Senator Barry Goldwater and became law on November 8, 1985.
Related bills and resolutions
The following are related to this act and part of the public record: H.RES.299, H.R.1872, S.1029, S.1042, and S.1043.
Notable inclusions
*Title IX, sections 931(b) and (c) provided for increased penalties for
false claims in
defense procurement
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:''A person who makes a false claim related to a contract with the Department of Defense shall be a civil penalty of $2,000, an amount equal to three times the amount of the damages the Government sustains because of the act of the person, and costs of the civil action''.
*Section 1412 made provision for the elimination of aging stockpiles of
Chemical Agents and Munitions stored within the United States. The newest of these stockpiled were already 20 years old with some being over 40 years old.
[United States Federal Emergency Management Agency, Public Law 99-145 Attachment E]
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See also
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Lethal Unitary Chemical Agents and Munitions
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References
1985 in law
99th United States Congress
Government procurement in the United States
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