# 115-hr-6878: Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018

115-hr-6878, Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-6878
- Congress: 115
- Title: Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2018-09-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to limitations. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7185: Weekends Without Hunger Act
- 115-hr-7173: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7146: Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7109: Restoring Justice for Workers Act
- 115-hr-6956: Intern Opportunity Act
- 115-hr-6909: Lady Liberty Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-6878 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6878)

## Related
- [115-hr-7185: Weekends Without Hunger Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7185)
- [115-hr-7173: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7173)
- [115-hr-7146: Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7146)
- [115-hr-7109: Restoring Justice for Workers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7109)
- [115-hr-6956: Intern Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6956)
- [115-hr-6909: Lady Liberty Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6909)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6878 (as of 2025-11-18).